LB1177

Create the Child Care Cash Fund

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Child Care Cash Fund to support Nebraska's child care system.

Nebraska LB1177 creates the Child Care Cash Fund to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The fund aims to reinforce the state's workforce, strengthen economic growth, and support families through sustained investment in child care. It will be financed by transfers from the General Fund, private gifts, grants, or donations, and other funds as directed by the Legislature. The fund will be used for child care subsidy programs, ensuring continuity of care, timely payments to providers, and quality improvement.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 10

1:30 PM

Appropriations Hearing

History

Jan 26

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 10, 2026

Jan 23

Legislature

Referred to Appropriations Committee

Jan 22

Legislature

Kauth FA837 filed