SB1597

Child care; waiting list; appropriation

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

SB1597 amends child care assistance eligibility and criteria in Arizona, including income limits and conditions for receiving assistance.

SB1597 amends the eligibility criteria for child care assistance in Arizona, setting income limits and conditions for receiving assistance. Families with incomes up to 165% of the federal poverty level are eligible, with priority given to those at or below 100% of the federal poverty level. Assistance may be provided to families transitioning off cash assistance or those pursuing education or training related to employment goals.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 3

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 3

Senate

Assigned to Senate HHS Committee