KS SB513

Kansas Department for Children and Families must develop and implement a modern child care subsidy management and payment system for direct payments to eligible child care providers, including a provider portal, state system integration, secure communication tools, help desk, and program monitoring functions.

Request for information from private vendors must be issued by January 1, 2027, seeking details on system functionality, phased implementation options, cost estimates, federal compliance experience, and implementation timelines.

Written report due to the Legislative Coordinating Council and relevant House and Senate committees by June 30, 2027, summarizing vendor responses, cost estimates, procurement recommendations, and any necessary statutory changes.

Request for proposal for system development must be issued after the report is submitted, subject to available state appropriations and federal funds.

Act takes effect upon publication in the Kansas Register.