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HF 2728

Child care great start compensation support payments modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Coulter and 2 co-sponsors

HF 2728 tweaks Great Start compensation payments for child care providers, changing how wages are calculated and funded to boost pay, staff retention, and care quality.

Authors added Johnson, P. and Pérez-Vega
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Bill Summary · HF 2728

HF 2728 — Child care great start compensation support payments modified

Overview

  • Bill number: HF 2728
  • Title: Child care great start compensation support payments modified
  • Subject: Children - Child Care and Facilities
  • Introduced: March 24, 2025
  • Status / actions to date:
    • 2025-03-24: Introduction and first reading; referred to the committee on Children and Families Finance and Policy
    • 2025-04-07: Authors added Johnson, P. and Pérez-Vega
  • Companion bill: SF 2903

Purpose and scope

The bill’s title indicates it would modify the Great Start compensation support payments related to child care. While the exact substantive changes are not provided in the available summary, the bill likely affects how compensation support payments are calculated, distributed, or funded for providers participating in the Great Start program. The Great Start program generally aims to improve compensation for early childhood care and education providers, with the goal of recruiting and retaining skilled staff and improving care quality.

Key provisions (anticipated areas to review)

Note: The specific text of HF 2728 is not included in the information provided. When the bill text is available, the following elements are typically examined for a “compensation payments modified” bill:
- Eligibility for providers to receive compensation support payments
- Calculation formula or payment methodology (rates, caps, or tiered payments)
- Funding sources and annual appropriations (state funds, federal dollars, or program-specific funds)
- Payment timelines (frequency, retroactivity, sunset provisions)
- Reporting, accountability, and performance metrics
- Administrative responsibilities and responsible agencies
- Effective dates and any transition provisions

Affected parties

  • Child care providers participating in or eligible for the Great Start compensation program
  • State agencies administering Great Start and related child care subsidy or workforce programs (e.g., departments overseeing early learning, child care licensing, and financing)
  • Child care facilities and potentially the families they serve, depending on how changes affect wages, stability, and program quality

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and first reading occurred on March 24, 2025; the bill has since progressed to committee consideration (initially titled to the Children and Families Finance and Policy committee)
  • April 7, 2025: new authors added (Johnson, P. and Pérez-Vega), indicating possible shifts in sponsorship or amendments
  • A companion bill exists in the Senate (SF 2903), which may be used to compare provisions and accelerate cross-chamber agreement

Potential impact

  • If the bill adjusts compensation payments, anticipated effects may include changes in provider wages, retention and recruitment of child care staff, possible impacts on program quality, and potential budgetary implications for state funding or federal pass-throughs.
  • The overall aim would be to better support the child care workforce and, by extension, access to stable, quality early childhood care for families.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text and fiscal note when available to understand exact changes, funding levels, and implementation dates.
  • Monitor committee hearings and floor actions in both the House (HF 2728) and the companion Senate bill (SF 2903) for amendments and final passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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