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DE HB331
Bill
Status
3/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Earl Jaques
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AI Summary
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Establishes a five-tier child care reimbursement system based on quality ratings through Delaware Stars for Early Success, with Star 1 at current rates and Star 5 at 100% of fair market rate
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Sets reimbursement percentages tied to biennial Market Rate studies: Star 2 at 75%, Star 3 at 85%, Star 4 at 93%, and Star 5 at 100% of prevailing fair market rate
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Requires a six-year phase-in from FY11 through FY17, starting with mandatory participation for Early Childhood Assistance Programs and 21st Century Community Learning Centers
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Phases in mandatory participation based on Purchase of Care (POC) enrollment percentages, reaching all programs with POC children by Year 6
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Quality standards evaluate programs in four categories: Qualifications and Professional Development, Learning Environment and Curriculum, Family and Community Partnerships, and Management and Administration
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Care Quality And The Establishment Of Tiered Reimbursements Based On Quality Of Care.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
3/11/2010