HB 5659
Relating to the development and implementation of a comprehensive model for the estimation of child care costs to be used in determining child care subsidy reimbursement rates.
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill directs the West Virginia Department of Human Services to develop a comprehensive model for estimating child care costs. The goal is to create a more accurate system for determining child care subsidy reimbursement rates, taking into account factors like staff wages, program types, and regional differences. The Department must contract with an expert entity to build this model and present a report to the legislature outlining its findings and a proposed implementation plan.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a child care cost estimation model.
- The model must consider factors such as staff wages, staffing levels, program type, age of children, and regional cost differences.
- The Department must contract with an independent expert entity to develop the model.
- The model must be completed by July 1, 2027.
- The Department must present a report to the legislature detailing the model and estimated costs.
- The report must compare existing reimbursement rates to estimated costs.
- The report must include a financial request and implementation plan for the Governor’s budget.
- Allows for phased implementation of the model to align with available funding.
Who is affected
- Child care providers (centers and family homes)
- Parents and families receiving child care subsidies
- The Department of Human Services
- The West Virginia Legislature
- Early childhood educators
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