2026 Regular Session
HB 5157
Relating to childcare subsidies within DHHR, paid based on monthly enrollment
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Bill overview
This bill changes how West Virginia’s childcare subsidies are calculated. Currently, subsidies are based on the number of days a child attends childcare. This bill would shift the calculation to be based on the child’s monthly enrollment. This change aims to provide more consistent and predictable funding for childcare providers and families receiving subsidies.
Key provisions
- Childcare subsidies will be calculated based on monthly enrollment instead of daily attendance.
- The bill amends §49-2-113 of the West Virginia Code.
- It clarifies exemptions for specific types of childcare programs, including kindergarten programs, occasional care, summer camps, and certain medical facilities.
- It outlines requirements for family day-care homes and facilities to register and maintain standards of care.
- It mandates that childcare services have written evacuation plans, updated annually, and provide copies to parents.
- The bill addresses foster care placements for residential child-care centers.
- It establishes a process for the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to survey childcare facilities.
- It requires annual registration for out-of-school time programs.
Who is affected
- Childcare providers
- Families receiving childcare subsidies
- The Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)
- Foster care agencies
- Parents of children in childcare
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