Bill
S 5951
Overview: Bill Number: S 5951, Title: Relates to recipients of public assistance who lack appropriate child care, Status: REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES, Introduced: March 04, 2025Pur
Overview: Bill Number: S 5951, Title: Relates to recipients of public assistance who lack appropriate child care, Status: REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES, Introduced: March 04, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address the challenges faced by recipients of public assistance who are unable to secure appropriate child care, which can be a significant barrier to their ability to seek and maintain employment. The legislation seeks to provide additional support and resources to help these individuals overcome this obstacle.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the state's social services agency to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the child care needs and barriers faced by public assistance recipients.
- Establishes a grant program to provide funding for the creation or expansion of child care facilities in underserved areas, with a focus on serving the needs of public assistance recipients.
- Mandates the development of a centralized database to connect public assistance recipients with available child care options, including subsidies and other financial assistance.
- Directs the agency to provide case management and referral services to help public assistance recipients navigate the child care system and access the appropriate resources.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Recipients of public assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), who face challenges in securing child care.
- Families in underserved communities may benefit from the expansion of child care facilities and increased access to subsidies and other financial assistance.
- The state's social services agency will be responsible for implementing the new programs and services outlined in the bill.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Social Services committee for further consideration. If passed, the state agency would have 6 months to conduct the child care needs assessment and establish the grant program and centralized database. The new case management and referral services would be implemented within 12 months of the bill's enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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