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AK SB95

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health & Social Services

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Sets maximum income eligibility for the child care assistance program at 105% of state median monthly household income, adjusted for family size
  • Caps parent/guardian contributions for child care at 7% of family monthly income using a sliding fee scale
  • Requires the Department of Health to establish subsidy rates for each region using market rate or cost of care studies
  • Adds grant eligibility requirements for child care facilities, including quality designation by the department and priority enrollment for children from low-income families
  • Requires the department to establish a program partnering with private sector entities to create incentives for employer-sponsored on-site or near-site child care

Legislative Description

Child Care: Assistance/grants

Families

Last Action

CONDITIONAL EFFECT SATISFIED, MEMO RECEIVED 3/11/26

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance5/7/2025
Health & Social Services2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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