Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Funding - Alterations

The bill's stated purpose was changed from only altering fiscal years to also include repealing specific distributions to providers under the Program.

Fiscal year coverage was expanded to include 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter, with a $3,700,000 annual appropriation requirement.

Grant distribution requirements were modified to specify exact dollar amounts for existing providers ($1,283,000) and proportional amounts for additional services ($1,917,000), plus $500,000 for new providers or additional children enrollment.

A new provision was added requiring $1,500,000 annual appropriation for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 if funds remain after initial distributions.

The definition of 'Developmental delays, physical disabilities, or delays in social, emotional, or behavioral functioning' was expanded to include three specific categories: developmental delays identified by health professionals, psychological trauma identified by mental health professionals, and diagnosed conditions impacting daily living.