SB 881
Clarifying minimum hours of attendance necessary for child subsidies to be based on monthly enrollment
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Bill overview
This bill changes how West Virginia’s child care subsidies are calculated. Currently, providers are reimbursed based on daily attendance. This legislation requires the Department of Human Services to create a rule specifying a minimum attendance requirement of at least two and a half hours per month for providers to receive subsidy payments. The bill also establishes a system for child care providers to electronically submit attendance records to the department.
Key provisions
- Requires a rule specifying a minimum monthly attendance requirement (2.5 hours) for child care providers to receive subsidies.
- Establishes a system for electronic filing of billing information by child care providers.
- Reimbursement will be based on monthly enrollment, not daily attendance.
- The Department of Human Services must implement an electronic filing system by July 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Child care providers
- Parents receiving child care subsidies
- Department of Human Services
Notable changes
- Shifts subsidy calculation from daily to monthly attendance.
- Introduces an electronic billing system for child care providers.
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