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HB 2689

Enacting the Kansas tri-share child care act for the sharing of child care costs among employers, employees and the state, establishing the Kansas tri-share child care matching program to be administered by the director of the Kansas office of early childhood and creating the Kansas tri-share child care matching program fund.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angela Martinez and 7 co-sponsors

Kansas establishes a tri-share child care cost program where employers, employees, and state split expenses, administered by the Office of Early Childhood through a new matching fund.

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Bill Summary · HB 2689

Legislative bill overview

HB 2689 creates a tri-share child care cost-sharing program in Kansas where employers, employees, and the state each contribute toward child care expenses. The bill establishes a matching program administered by the Kansas Office of Early Childhood and creates a dedicated fund to support these shared contributions.

Why is this important

Child care costs represent a significant barrier to workforce participation and economic mobility for many Kansas families. This program aims to make child care more affordable while potentially incentivizing employer participation in supporting working parents, which could impact labor market participation, business competitiveness, and family financial stability across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding source: How the state fund will be financed, what the actual matching ratio will be, and whether projected costs will exceed initial budget allocations
  • Employer participation incentives: Whether the program offers sufficient incentives for employers to participate, particularly for small businesses, and whether it creates competitive advantages for larger employers
  • Program administration and oversight: The administrative burden and costs of implementation by the Office of Early Childhood, eligibility verification processes, and accountability mechanisms for fund distribution

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

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