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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