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WV HB2730
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kathie Crouse
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AI Summary
- Establishes a three-year Tri-Share pilot program beginning July 1, 2025, where childcare costs are split equally among the state, employer, and employee (one-third each)
- Covers dependent children from birth to 17 years of age for employees whose household income is between 150-250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level and who are not eligible for childcare subsidies
- Requires the pilot program to operate in three urban and two rural counties across West Virginia
- Mandates the Department of Human Services to report annually to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability on participation, childcare availability, costs, and workforce impact
- Authorizes statewide expansion of the program if the pilot successfully improves childcare stability, affordability, access, and quality
Legislative Description
Relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each
Human Services
Last Action
To House Finance
3/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Finance3/25/2025
Health & Human Resources2/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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