Rhode Island S2085 eliminates the sunset on funding for childcare educators, modifies eligibility to 85% of state median income, and expands funding.

Rhode Island S2085 amends the Rhode Island Works Program to eliminate the sunset on funding for childcare educators. It modifies the eligibility requirement to 85% of the state median income, allowing families to waive any copayment. The bill also expands funding to cover childcare educators and staff who work at least 20 hours per week in licensed childcare centers and family childcare homes. The changes take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2085 eliminates the sunset on funding for childcare educators, modifies eligibility to 85% of state median income, and expands funding.

Rhode Island S2085 amends the Rhode Island Works Program to eliminate the sunset on funding for childcare educators. It modifies the eligibility requirement to 85% of the state median income, allowing families to waive any copayment. The bill also expands funding to cover childcare educators and staff who work at least 20 hours per week in licensed childcare centers and family childcare homes. The changes take effect upon passage.