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MS HB432

MS HB432
Child care; DHS shall transfer to CCDF the first $40 Million of unspent TANF funds from prior FY to be used for child care vouchers.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
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 To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf) Each Fiscal Year The First Forty Million Dollars Of Any Unspent, Uncommitted Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year, To Be Used For 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 each fiscal year, the Mississippi Department of Human Services must transfer the first $40 million of any unspent and uncommitted funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program from the previous fiscal year to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). These funds are specifically designated to be used for child care vouchers for eligible children participating in the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP).

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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