This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 49-2-131, to the Code of West Virginia, aimed at providing subsidized child care services for children of employees working in child care programs. The legislation mandates that the department will subsidize child care programs, including family child care homes, for those employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, without regard to their income level.

The primary objective of this bill is to ensure that employees of child care programs have access to affordable child care services for their children, thereby supporting the workforce in the child care sector. This initiative recognizes the importance of child care for employees and aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with child care costs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-2-131