Establishes a three-year pilot program for free child care services for minor children of court parties and witnesses in the first circuit.
The bill establishes a three-year pilot program within the judiciary to offer free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses attending court hearings in the first circuit. The judiciary will designate the area where these services will be provided. The program will be funded with $400,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with any unencumbered funds lapsing at the end of fiscal year 2026-2027. The judiciary must submit a report on the pilot program's findings and recommendations to the legislature before the regular sessions of 2026, 2027, and 2028.
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