This bill mandates that reimbursements to child care providers under the child development and care program be adjusted annually for inflation, utilizing the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Consumer Price Index. The bill defines key terms, including "child care provider," "department," and "program," to clarify the scope and application of the legislation.

The adjustments to reimbursements are intended to ensure that child care providers are compensated fairly in light of inflationary pressures, thereby supporting the sustainability of child care services in the state. The bill outlines the responsibilities of state and local governmental officers and entities in implementing these adjustments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining adequate funding for child care providers.