HB387

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care Subsidies To Increase Eligibility Thresholds Over Five Years.

Introduced·4/30/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB387 increases eligibility for childcare subsidies over five years to support moderate-income families.

Delaware HB387 amends Title 31 of the Delaware Code to gradually increase eligibility for childcare subsidies under the Purchase of Care program. Starting October 1, 2026, eligibility will rise from 200% to 225% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and will continue to increase in increments of 25% each year until it reaches 275% of the FPL by October 1, 2031. This change aims to support moderate-income families, reduce benefits cliffs, and allow for evaluation of long-term impacts.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 13

11:30 AM

Health & Human Development

History

May 19

House

Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

May 14

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

May 7

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 387 - Introduced and Placed With Bill