Childcare.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the income eligibility requirements for the third stage of CalWORKs childcare services. It raises the income limit for eligibility to 85% of the state median income, adjusted for family size, aligning it with the initial income eligibility. Additionally, the bill extends the period during which families can be exempt from paying childcare fees to a maximum of 24 months, up from 12 months, particularly for families with children receiving child protective services or at risk of abuse or neglect. The bill also clarifies attendance records for reimbursement purposes, including medical and educational appointments.
Key provisions
- Raises the income limit for 3rd stage childcare eligibility to 85% of the state median income.
- Extends the childcare fee exemption period to a maximum of 24 months.
- Adds medical and educational appointments to the list of reasons for extended attendance records.
- Authorizes contractors to claim attendance for periods when a child is held for a family undergoing appeal processes.
- Clarifies definitions related to ‘attendance’ for reimbursement purposes.
- Expands the list of reasons for extended absences to include medical and educational appointments.
- Revises the definition of ‘income eligible’ for initial eligibility determinations.
- Updates language regarding alternative payments and the alternative payment program.
Who is affected
- CalWORKs recipients
- Families with young children
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