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WV SB597
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Wakim Chapman
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AI Summary
- Changes the state reimbursement formula for residential child-care centers from an attendance-based model to an enrollment-based model
- State-funded child-care facilities will continue receiving funding even when enrolled children are absent on particular days
- Chronically absent children without valid excuses for extended periods may be removed from residential child-care centers to allow other children to enroll
- Requires reimbursement rates to be examined every three years to determine if adjustments should be made
- Introduced by Senator Chapman and referred to the Health and Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee
Legislative Description
Relating to payment of state funds to qualified child care entities
Finance and Administration
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources
1/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Resources1/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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