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RI S2829
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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AI Summary
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Adds a new "protective services category" for childcare assistance eligibility covering foster or kinship children served through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)
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Removes expired temporary provisions related to childcare assistance for families below 180% of federal poverty level enrolled in higher education (originally capped at $200,000 in expenditures from January 2021 through June 2022)
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Maintains existing childcare assistance for families below 200% of federal poverty level for higher education enrollment, and below 261% of federal poverty level effective January 1, 2025
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Adds a new category to the eligibility of childcare assistance to include a "protective services category" which would include foster or kinship children served through DCYF.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
3/4/2026