HB 2524 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for definitions and for copayments for subsidized child care.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to update definitions related to child care and establish a new copayment system for families receiving subsidized child care. It clarifies terms such as "child care," "child-care center," and "family child-care home" to specify who is covered and under what conditions. Under the new rules, parents or caretakers must pay a portion of the child care cost based on their family's annual income, with a cap of fifteen percent. The legislation also provides special provisions for families where the parent or caretaker works as a child-care employee or a direct support professional, ensuring they remain eligible for subsidies regardless of income level while still requiring a capped copayment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2024 Last action Jul 30, 2024