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MS HB125

MS HB125
TANF block grant; DHS shall transfer 30% of each year to CCDF for child care vouchers.


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Transfer 30% Of The Tanf Block Grant Received By The State Each Fiscal Year To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf), To Be Used As Vouchers To Pay For Child Care For Qualifying Children Under The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp); And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) transfer 30% of the annual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant it receives to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). These funds will then be used to provide child care vouchers for eligible children through the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP). TANF is a federal program that provides cash assistance to low-income families with children, and the CCDF is a federal program that supports low-income families in accessing child care services. This bill aims to increase access to child care for families receiving TANF benefits.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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