This bill amends section 68-1206 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to enhance the administration of the federal Child Care Subsidy program by the Department of Health and Human Services in Nebraska. Key provisions include the requirement for child care providers to comply with criminal history checks and the establishment of transitional child care assistance for families whose income exceeds the eligibility threshold. The bill specifies that families will continue to receive assistance until their income surpasses certain limits, and it introduces a sliding-scale cost-sharing plan for child care assistance based on family income.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services provide an annual summary report by February 1 for each licensed provider reimbursed through the federal Child Care Subsidy program. This report will detail various metrics, including the number of paid day units and aggregate reimbursements for children under and over six years of age. The original section 68-1206 is repealed, indicating a comprehensive update to the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-1206