LR412

Interim study on child care financing models to increase access and affordability for working families in Nebraska.

This bill proposes an interim study to examine child care financing models in Nebraska, focusing on state-funded and federal subsidies. The study will analyze the impact of these models on access, affordability, and coverage for working families. It will review current funding allocations, eligibility requirements, and reimbursement rates for child care providers. The study will also evaluate the Step Up to Quality Child Care Act's tiered funding model and its effects on provider participation and child care supply.