LB71

Nebraska LB71 amends child care reimbursement rates and eligibility criteria.

Nebraska LB71 modifies the child care reimbursement rates and eligibility criteria for families in the state. The bill adjusts the income thresholds for eligibility in the federal Child Care Subsidy program, setting them at 185% of the federal poverty level until October 1, 2026, and 130% thereafter. It also introduces a sliding-scale methodology for determining the amount of child care assistance. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services adopt a fixed-rate schedule for child care reimbursement, with separate rates for different categories of providers.