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 child care program employee who works a minimum of 20 hours per week will be eligible for a child care program subsidy, which will be determined by the department, without regard to household income.

The intent of this legislation is to support child care program employees by ensuring that they have access to affordable child care services for their children. This initiative recognizes the importance of child care in enabling employees to maintain their jobs and contribute to the workforce, thereby enhancing the overall stability of child care programs in the state.

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