Assembly Bill 1017 aims to expand eligibility for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies to custodial parents who are employees of child care providers. Currently, the program provides subsidies to low-income custodial parents, but this bill allows custodial parents who work in child care to qualify for subsidies even if they do not meet the income restrictions, provided they meet other established requirements. The bill creates a new appropriation account to fund these subsidies, ensuring that custodial parents employed in child care can receive financial assistance for their children's care.

The bill includes several amendments to existing statutes, notably the addition of new eligibility criteria for custodial parents who are child care employees. It modifies the eligibility determination process and clarifies that certain income and asset restrictions do not apply to these employees. Specifically, it creates new provisions that allow custodial parents working in child care to receive subsidies despite not meeting all traditional income and asset criteria, thereby enhancing support for this workforce. The bill also includes a fiscal provision to allocate $1,200,000 for administrative costs related to implementing these changes.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49.155(1m)(intro.), 49.155, 49.155(1m)(a)6, 49.155(1m)(c)1.(intro.), 49.155(1m)(cr)(intro.)