HB 676 -- Child Care Subsidies

Sponsor:  Grisamore

This bill requires the Children's Division within the Department
of Social Services to develop rules to become effective by July
1, 2008, modifying the income eligibility criteria for any person
receiving state-funded child care assistance, either through
vouchers or direct reimbursement to child care providers.

Persons receiving state-funded child care assistance with family
incomes of less than 130% of the federal poverty level will
receive full child care subsidy benefits; persons with family
incomes of 130% to 185% of the federal poverty level will receive
benefits reduced proportionately based on family income in excess
of 130% of the federal poverty level; and persons with family
incomes in excess of 185% of the federal poverty level will not
be eligible for child care subsidy benefits.

A fee from a sliding fee scale established by the division may be
charged to child care subsidy recipients based on gross income
and family unit size.  The fee may be waived for children with
special needs.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:20 am