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WI SB710

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Testin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy eligibility to include child care providers operating in Indian country under the licensing authority of federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands in Wisconsin

  • Requires tribal-regulated providers to enter into an agreement with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to receive Wisconsin Shares payments

  • Mandates that providers and their tribe or band submit attestation forms confirming compliance with federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) requirements under 42 USC 9858 and 45 CFR Part 98

  • Adds tribal-regulated child care as an option eligible families can select alongside DCF-licensed centers, certified family providers, and school board programs

  • Authorizes DCF to establish additional requirements by rule for tribal-regulated provider participation

Legislative Description

Wisconsin Shares payments to tribal-regulated child care providers. (FE)

Last Action

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1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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