Bill > HB4072

This bill establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership Program, a pilot program designed to help West Virginia families by encouraging employers to contribute to their employees' child care costs. The program, administered by the Department of Human Services (referred to as "Department"), will facilitate a partnership between the public and private sectors. Employers, defined as entities with at least one employee working in West Virginia for 20 or more weeks in the current or preceding year, can participate by entering into a standardized contract with their employees and a licensed child-care center. The Department will then match the employer's contribution, up to 100% of the child care cost, from a dedicated fund, with the state match amount varying based on the employee's household income relative to the state median household income. The program aims to support families by making child care more affordable, with specific provisions for small businesses and reporting requirements to track the program's effectiveness.

Health and Social Services

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