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MS SB2462
MS SB2462TANF block grant; DHS shall transfer 30% of each year to CCDF for child care vouchers.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
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 Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant it receives each fiscal year to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). These funds are to be used specifically for child care vouchers provided through the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) for eligible children. TANF is a federal program that provides cash assistance to low-income families with children, while CCDF is a federal program that helps low-income families pay for child care. This provision aims to increase access to child care for families receiving TANF assistance.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2462.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2462IN.htm |
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