Migrant childcare and development programs.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California law to adjust the income threshold for defining a ‘migrant agricultural worker family’ eligible for childcare and development programs. Specifically, it lowers the required income percentage from 50% to 40% of total gross income. The bill also mandates that income self-certifications for these programs align with standards used in other child care and development programs within the state.
Key provisions
- Lowers the income threshold for defining a ‘migrant agricultural worker family’ to 40% of total gross income.
- Requires income self-certifications for migrant childcare programs to align with other state programs.
- Maintains priority enrollment for families who move frequently, have qualified in the past five years, or reside in rural agricultural areas.
- Ensures compliance with federal regulations for the federally funded Migrant Child Development Program.
Who is affected
- Migrant agricultural workers
- Families of migrant agricultural workers
- Childcare providers
- California Department of Social Services
- Federally funded Migrant Child Development Program recipients
Notable changes
- Reduces the income threshold for eligibility from 50% to 40%.
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