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RI S2242
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alana DiMario
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AI Summary
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Expands childcare assistance eligibility to include families in the "protective services category" as defined by federal regulations (45 CFR §98.20(a)(3)(ii)), targeting vulnerable children including those receiving support through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
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Removes expired temporary provisions from the statute that previously provided childcare assistance for families below 180% of federal poverty level attending public higher education (capped at $200,000) from January 2021 through June 2022
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Requires the Department of Human Services to maintain the protective services category definition in rules and regulations to align with federal requirements
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the department of human services to provide childcare assistance to families, including those served through DCYF, who meet the requirements of a protective services category as defined in CFR 98.20 (a)(3)(ii).
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
1/23/2026