Child care assistance.

Raises the income eligibility limit for grants under the On My Way Pre-K program from 127% of the federal poverty level to 185% of the federal poverty level. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to report to the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services (study committee): (1) whether: (A) Indiana's Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) plan for state fiscal years 2022 through 2024; and (B) the policies and administrative rules of the family and social services administration (FSSA); qualify Indiana for the maximum CCDF block grant amount for which Indiana is eligible under federal law; and (2) if not, the: (A) changes in Indiana's CCDF plan or in FSSA policies or rules; or (B) legislative changes; necessary to qualify Indiana for the maximum CCDF block grant amount for which Indiana is eligible under federal law. Urges the legislative council to assign to the study committee the task of: (1) considering the report; and (2) recommending to the general assembly legislation for introduction in the 2024 legislative session necessary to qualify Indiana for the maximum CCDF block grant amount for which Indiana is eligible under federal law.