S.1419

Amends and adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Child Care Program.

Introduced·3/23/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Idaho Child Care Program to assist low-income families with child care costs.

The bill creates the Idaho Child Care Program within the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. It aims to help low-income families with child care expenses, promoting parental choice and improving child care quality. Families must meet income and asset limits, and parents must engage in qualifying activities like employment or education. Providers must adhere to strict rules, including maintaining records and prohibiting certain payments. The program includes measures for program integrity, oversight, and capacity building, with a focus on underserved populations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
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Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading

11 Yea

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23 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

3:00 PM

14th Order Calendar

Mar 25

2:00 PM

Senate Health & Welfare Committee

History

Mar 26

Senate

Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

Mar 26

Senate

Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote

Mar 26

Senate

Read in full as required) -- FAILED 11-23-1