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HB 484

Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) Child Care pilot program

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rachel Baker and 11 co-sponsors

Ohio creates WIN child care pilot program providing assistance to remove child care barriers for workforce development participants.

Reported - Re-referred to Finance
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Bill Summary · HB 484

Legislative bill overview

HB 484 establishes the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) Child Care pilot program in Ohio, designed to provide child care support for workers participating in workforce development initiatives. The bill creates a targeted assistance program to address barriers that prevent individuals from engaging in job training and employment services due to child care costs and availability.

Why is this important

Child care costs represent a significant barrier to workforce participation, particularly for low-income workers and those in job training programs. By removing this obstacle through a pilot program, Ohio could increase participation in workforce development activities, improve employment outcomes, and potentially reduce long-term dependency on public assistance. The pilot nature allows the state to test effectiveness before broader implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding and costs: Questions about how the pilot will be financed, what price tag taxpayers face, and whether existing child care budgets will be reallocated rather than supplemented
  • Eligibility criteria and equity: Debate over who qualifies for assistance (income limits, employment status, program types) and whether the program adequately serves rural areas or all demographic groups
  • Implementation feasibility: Concerns about whether Ohio has sufficient child care capacity to serve new demand, or if the program simply subsidizes existing providers without expanding supply

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

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