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SB 264

Removing noncooperation with child support from disqualifications for child care subsidies.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill eliminates noncooperation with child support as grounds for denying families child care subsidies, expanding access but potentially weakening enforcement mechanisms.

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Bill Summary · SB 264

Legislative bill overview

SB 264 would remove "noncooperation with child support" as a reason to disqualify families from receiving child care subsidies in Kansas. Currently, parents who fail to cooperate with child support enforcement efforts can lose their subsidy eligibility. This bill eliminates that disqualification criterion.

Why is this important

Child care subsidies are critical for low-income families' ability to work and achieve economic stability. Removing this barrier could help more families access affordable child care, particularly those navigating complex family situations or child support disputes. However, it also affects enforcement of child support obligations, which are meant to ensure both parents contribute financially to their children's care.

Potential points of contention

  • Child support enforcement vs. access: Removing this leverage may reduce cooperation with child support orders, potentially decreasing collections from non-custodial parents and shifting more burden to public assistance programs
  • Program funding impact: Expanding subsidy eligibility without new funding could strain existing budgets or reduce benefits for current recipients
  • Equity concerns: Questions about whether this primarily benefits one parent over another, or whether it fairly addresses barriers some families face in complying with child support systems

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

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