Bill > SB1597

This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 46-803 to modify eligibility and administration of child care assistance programs, and appropriates funds to address waiting lists and expand access. Specifically, it removes a provision that required the department to establish waiting lists and prioritize them based on income levels, and instead focuses on directly providing assistance to eligible families. The bill also appropriates an unspecified amount of money for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the department of economic security to eliminate existing waiting lists and offer child care assistance to families with incomes up to 165% of the federal poverty level, which is a measure of income used to determine eligibility for federal programs.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85228