Summary of Original Version

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 199 to define terms; create the Kentucky Kindergarten Readiness Performance-Based Child-Care Incentive Pilot Program; require the University of Kentucky to operate the pilot program; establish the purpose and directives of the pilot program; establish completion date and reporting requirements.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, specify that the Kentucky Kindergarten Readiness Performance-Based Child-Care Incentive Pilot Program will determine how to award incentive funds that could include direct payments or refundable tax credits.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 1 -- D. Carroll

Summary Establish reference to infant and toddler care programs; require the pilot program to begin on August 1, 2027; ensure participants in the pilot program will represent geographically and socioeconomically diverse areas of the Commonwealth; ensure compliance with federal regulations including, but not limited to the Quality Rating and Improvement Systems; require the report from the University of Kentucky to be submitted by January 1, 2030.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- M. Clines

Summary Require the Kentucky Kindergarten Readiness Performance-Based Child Care Incentive Pilot Program to annually report on the establishment and operations of the pilot program to the Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children.