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ME LD561
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse child care providers under the Maine Child Care Affordability Program based on enrollment rather than attendance
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Prohibits reducing or eliminating provider reimbursements based on a child's attendance, aligning subsidy payments with private-pay family practices
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Directs the department to examine payment practices including prospective enrollment-based payments, provider closure allowances for holidays/vacations/inclement weather, and child absence allowances
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Aims to encourage more high-quality child care providers to accept children receiving federal Child Care and Development Fund assistance
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements for Certain Child Care Providers
Children And Families
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025