NE LB95

Creates a pilot program from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028 to provide child care assistance for child care workers under the federal Child Care Subsidy program

Eligible households must have income at or below 85% of state median income and include someone listed in the Nebraska Early Childhood Professional Record System who works at least 20 hours per week at a licensed child care program, Head Start, or Early Head Start

Participating households receive 12 continuous months of eligibility without cost-share obligations as long as employment in child care is maintained

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports to the Legislature on December 1 from 2026-2028, including enrollment data by county, employment type, worker tenure, and program expenditures

Licensed child care programs must make reasonable accommodations so eligible workers are not primary caregivers to their own children, though assistance is still available when accommodations cannot be made