Texas SB972 amends reimbursement rates for child-care providers in the Texas Rising Star Program.

Texas SB972 amends Section 2308.3151 of the Government Code to allow boards to reimburse Texas Rising Star Program providers at the board's maximum rate, regardless of the provider's published rate. This applies only if the higher reimbursement rate does not reduce the commission's target performance measure for the average number of children served each day for subsidized child care. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB972 amends reimbursement rates for child-care providers in the Texas Rising Star Program.

Texas SB972 amends Section 2308.3151 of the Government Code to allow boards to reimburse Texas Rising Star Program providers at the board's maximum rate, regardless of the provider's published rate. This applies only if the higher reimbursement rate does not reduce the commission's target performance measure for the average number of children served each day for subsidized child care. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.