This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 49-2-131, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, aimed at providing subsidized child care services for employees of child care programs. Under this new provision, any employee who works a minimum of 20 hours per week in a child care program will be eligible for a child care subsidy, which will be determined by the relevant department, without regard to their household income.

The intent of this legislation is to support child care program employees by ensuring they have access to affordable child care services for their children. This initiative recognizes the importance of child care workers and aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens they may face in securing care for their own children while they fulfill their professional responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-2-131
Committee Substitute: 49-2-131