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VA SB119
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Carroll Foy
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Pilot Program to provide state matching funds that incentivize employers to contribute to their employees' child care costs
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Requires the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to administer the program, with employers making contributions to eligible mixed delivery child care providers on behalf of employees
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State matching funds are distributed directly to eligible child care providers or third-party administrators, with specific match amounts and employee income requirements to be set in the appropriation act
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Distributes funds on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority encouraged for small businesses (fewer than 50 employees)
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Requires the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to submit an interim report by September 1, 2027, and a summative report by September 1, 2028, on the program's effectiveness and impact
Legislative Description
Employee Child Care Assistance Pilot Program; established, report.
Last Action
Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB3-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
2/10/2026