HB647

Ohio HB647 revises publicly funded child care regulations, eligibility, and funding.

Ohio HB647 amends the law governing publicly funded child care, modifying eligibility criteria and funding allocations. The bill designates the Department of Children and Youth as the state agency responsible for administering and coordinating federal and state funding for publicly funded child care. It outlines eligibility for recipients, including participants in the Ohio Works First program and families with incomes below a specified limit. The bill also establishes procedures for making eligibility determinations and allows for the creation of waiting lists if resources are insufficient.