House Bill No. 2778 establishes the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program, which will be administered by the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness under the Department of Human Services. This program is set to operate until November 1, 2028, in accordance with the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for child care employees, including income limits of $120,000 for two-parent households and $60,000 for single-parent households. It also specifies that child care employees working at licensed facilities must be employed for at least 20 hours per week to qualify for the program.

Additionally, the bill provides for an income exemption when determining eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy Program, allowing certain employees to have their household income excluded from co-payment calculations. Co-payments will be waived for those who meet the income eligibility requirements. The bill mandates that licensed child care providers notify the Department of Human Services within 30 days if an employee leaves their position. Other eligibility conditions for the Child Care Subsidy Program will remain in effect, except for the specified income exemption. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.