HB 5079
Related to childcare workers
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Bill overview
House Bill 5079 proposes to provide subsidized childcare services to the children of employees working in West Virginia’s childcare programs. Specifically, it aims to offer assistance to these employees who work at least 20 hours per week. This subsidy would be available for childcare provided to these children, regardless of their family’s income. The bill seeks to support childcare workers by easing the financial burden of childcare costs.
Key provisions
- Provides subsidized childcare for children of childcare program employees.
- Covers family child care homes as well as traditional childcare programs.
- Requires employees to work a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify.
- The subsidy is available regardless of the employee’s income.
Who is affected
- Childcare program employees
- Children of childcare program employees
- Childcare programs (including family child care homes)
- The Department of Health and Human Resources
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