The proposed bill establishes the "Michigan National Guard Child Care Assistance Act," which aims to create a child care assistance program specifically for eligible members of the Michigan National Guard. The program will be administered by the adjutant general within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Eligible members must be in active service, not absent without leave, and meet any additional criteria set by the adjutant general. The program will provide financial assistance for child care, with stipends determined annually by the adjutant general, covering up to 12 hours a day for weekend drills and annual training, with a maximum of 39 days of assistance per year.
To qualify for assistance, eligible members must either be single parents or have a spouse who is also an eligible member. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the adjutant general in administering the program and specifies that the program will only take effect if certain other bills from the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law. The language of the bill includes new definitions and provisions related to the program, ensuring clarity in its implementation and eligibility criteria.