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OK HB3552

OK HB3552
Children; providers; differential; Department of Human Services; rules; codification; effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to children; authorizing childcare providers to charge differential; prohibiting the Department of Human Services from penalizing or taking adverse action against providers; requiring providers to apply differential uniformly; directing the Department to promulgate rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill allows licensed or permitted childcare providers who participate in the Department of Human Services' (DHS) Child Care Subsidy Program to charge parents or legal guardians the difference between the DHS reimbursement rate and the provider's standard private tuition rate for the same services. The Department of Human Services is prohibited from penalizing or taking any negative action, such as disqualifying a provider or restricting their enrollment in the subsidy program, solely because they charge this authorized difference, often referred to as a "differential." However, providers must apply this differential consistently to all families in similar situations. The bill also directs the Department of Human Services to create necessary rules and update agreements to implement these changes, with the act becoming effective on November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing (15:00:00 3/4/2026 Room 206) (on 03/04/2026)

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