HB 5345
To require child care subsidy payments in West Virginia to be based on enrollment rather than daily attendance
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Bill overview
This bill changes how West Virginia provides child care subsidies. Currently, payments are based on the number of days a child attends a licensed child care center. This bill would shift the calculation to be based on the child’s monthly enrollment, aiming to provide more consistent and predictable funding for child care providers and families.
Key provisions
- Child care subsidies will be calculated based on monthly enrollment instead of daily attendance.
- The bill amends West Virginia Code §49-2-113 to reflect this change.
- It clarifies that certain types of programs, such as kindergarten programs, summer camps, and specific family care arrangements, are exempt from this change.
- It requires child care facilities to have written evacuation plans and to provide these plans to parents and local emergency services.
- The bill outlines requirements for registration and annual reporting for out-of-school time programs.
- It addresses foster care placements within residential child-care centers, ensuring they can accept children meeting program criteria.
- The bill authorizes the secretary to issue emergency rules regarding facility surveys.
- Family child-care homes may voluntarily register and obtain a certificate of registration.
Who is affected
- Child care providers (licensed centers, family day care facilities)
- Parents and guardians of children receiving child care subsidies
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