Establishes a rate differential for child care providers serving children with developmental delays or disabilities, ensuring it is at least 30%.

The bill mandates the commissioner of social services to set a rate differential for child care providers who care for children with diagnosed developmental delays or disabilities. This differential must be at least 30% higher than the applicable market rate for child care services. The commissioner is also required to ensure that this differential is sufficient to cover the additional costs associated with providing appropriate care, including staffing, training, accommodations, and supports.

Establishes a rate differential for child care providers serving children with developmental delays or disabilities, ensuring it is at least 30%.

The bill mandates the commissioner of social services to set a rate differential for child care providers who care for children with diagnosed developmental delays or disabilities. This differential must be at least 30% higher than the applicable market rate for child care services. The commissioner is also required to ensure that this differential is sufficient to cover the additional costs associated with providing appropriate care, including staffing, training, accommodations, and supports.