Revise income eligibility for publicly funded child care
This means families needing child care may see changes in how eligibility is determined for public funding.
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HB 827 — Revise income eligibility for publicly funded child care
Last action — Referred to committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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In plain language
The bill revises income eligibility criteria for publicly funded child care in Ohio.
This bill amends sections of Ohio's Revised Code to change how income eligibility is determined for publicly funded child care. It requires eligibility determinations to be made within 30 days and sets rules for situations involving caretaker parents and their children.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families needing child care may see changes in how eligibility is determined for public funding.
Summary
To amend sections 5104.34 and 5104.38 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing income eligibility for publicly funded child care.
Bill Text
- Introduced As Introduced Current pdf
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The bill updates the income eligibility criteria and processing requirements for publicly funded child care in Ohio.
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Section 5104.34
Beginning July 1, 2027, the maximum amount shall not exceed three the following:→ Beginning July 1, 2027, the maximum amount shall not exceed three:Corrects structural language for clarity regarding maximum income limits.
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Section 5104.38
two hundred per cent of the federal poverty line;→ two hundred per cent of the federal poverty line;Maintains the income threshold for initial eligibility.
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Section 5104.38
two hundred five per cent of the federal poverty line;→ two hundred five per cent of the federal poverty line;Preserves the threshold for initial eligibility for special needs child care.
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Section 5104.38
three hundred fifty-five per cent of the federal poverty line.→ three hundred fifty-five per cent of the federal poverty line.Retains the continued eligibility income limit.
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Section 5104.34(A)(2)(a)(ii)
this restriction does not apply to families whose children are eligible for protective child care.→ this restriction does not apply to families whose children are eligible for protective child care.Clarifies that the employment or education requirement does not affect families needing protective care.
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Section 5104.34(B)
may require a caretaker parent determined to be eligible for publicly funded child care to pay a fee according to the schedule of fees established in rules adopted under section 5104.38 of the Revised Code.→ may require a caretaker parent determined to be eligible for publicly funded child care to pay a fee according to the schedule of fees established in rules adopted under section 5104.38 of the Revised Code.Confirms that eligible parents may need to pay fees based on income.
Action History
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As Introduced
Sponsors
- Desiree Tims · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Desiree Tims Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (133)
133 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 827 do?
- To amend sections 5104.34 and 5104.38 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing income eligibility for publicly funded child care.
- Who sponsors HB 827?
- HB 827 is sponsored by Desiree Tims (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 827?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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