Expands eligibility for working connections child care for small business employees and adjusts income thresholds.

The bill expands eligibility for working connections child care to include employees of small businesses. It also adjusts the income thresholds for eligibility, with a phase-in period starting July 1, 2025. Families with incomes up to 60 percent of the state median income will be eligible, and those with incomes up to 85 percent of the state median income will be eligible starting July 1, 2031, subject to appropriation. The bill prohibits consideration of a child's citizenship status in determining eligibility.

Expands eligibility for working connections child care for small business employees and adjusts income thresholds.

The bill expands eligibility for working connections child care to include employees of small businesses. It also adjusts the income thresholds for eligibility, with a phase-in period starting July 1, 2025. Families with incomes up to 60 percent of the state median income will be eligible, and those with incomes up to 85 percent of the state median income will be eligible starting July 1, 2031, subject to appropriation. The bill prohibits consideration of a child's citizenship status in determining eligibility.