This bill authorizes licensed or permitted childcare providers in Oklahoma to charge parents or legal guardians a differential fee that reflects the difference between the Department of Human Services' subsidy reimbursement rate and the provider's standard private tuition rate for the same age group and schedule. It prohibits the Department from penalizing or taking adverse actions against providers for implementing this differential, ensuring that providers can charge this fee without fear of disqualification or other punitive measures. Additionally, providers are required to apply the differential uniformly to all similarly situated families.

The bill also mandates that the Department of Human Services create rules, update subsidy agreements, and provide guidance documents to ensure compliance with these new provisions. This legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.