Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, expands eligibility for the Smart Steps child care payment assistance program for parents or guardians whose income is less than 100 percent of the state median income; requires the payments to be funded by state funds. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 71.
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  • Actions For SB1816Date
    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee01/25/2024
    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration01/24/2024
    Filed for introduction01/23/2024
    Actions For HB2944Date
    Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee02/07/2024
    P2C, ref. to Health Committee02/05/2024
    Intro., P1C.02/01/2024
    Filed for introduction01/31/2024
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  • Fiscal Summary

    Increase State Expenditures – $38,631,700/FY24-25 and Subsequent Years


    Bill Summary

    This bill provides that a parent or guardian of a child is eligible for the Smart Steps child care payment assistance program if the parent's or guardian's income does not exceed 100 percent of the state median income, as published by the bureau of the census. According to the bureau of the census, the median income for this state from 2018-2022 was $64,035 (in 2022 dollars).

    This bill further provides that payments of financial assistance made under this bill for parents or guardians whose income is equal to or exceeds 85 percent, but does not exceed 100 percent, of the state median income program must be funded using 100 percent state funds.

  • FiscalNote for SB1816/HB2944 filed under SB1816

  • House Floor and Committee Votes

    Votes for Bill HB2944 by the House are not available.

    Senate Floor and Committee Votes

    Votes for Bill SB1816 by the Senate are not available.