Department of Human Services Docket 218-20-00-13 Proposed Rule

ri-218-20-00-13: Child Care Assistance Program for Child Care Educators and Child Care Staff Rules and Regulations

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What this rule does

The proposed regulation increases the income limit for eligible child care educators and staff to continue receiving assistance, raising it from 300% to 325% of the federal poverty level. This change is intended to provide support as household income increases while participating in the Child Care Assistance Program.

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The rule, in full

455 words as published, October 27, 2026. View the original →

Child Care Assistance Program for Child Care Educators and Child Care Staff Rules and Regulations - Rhode Island Department of State An Official Rhode Island State Website. Rhode Island Department of State Gregg M. Amore Secretary of State Menu Business Services Elections Civics and Education Open Government You are here: Home Open Government Rules and Regulations Code of Regulations Child Care Assistance Program for Child Care Educators and Child Care Staff Rules and Regulations 218-RICR-20-00-13 PROPOSED RULE Overview Regulation History Rulemaking Documents Comments Title 218 Department of Human Services Chapter 20 Individual and Family Support Programs Subchapter 00 N/A Part 13 Child Care Assistance Program for Child Care Educators and Child Care Staff Rules and Regulations Type of Filing Direct Final Amendment Regulation Status Proposed Filing Notice Date 10/27/2026 Public Comment Dates 10/27/2026 to 11/26/2026 Additional Information dhs.ri.gov Regulation Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5.2-20 (k) Purpose and Reason: The FY 27 Rhode Island state budget increases the income threshold for exiting the Child Care for Child Care Educators and Child Care Staff Pilot from three hundred (300%) percent to three hundred twenty-five percent (325%) of the federal poverty level (FPL). The change allows eligible child care educators and staff to continue receiving child care assistance as household income increases.§ 13.2(A)(12)-Updated the definition of "financial unit" to align with CCAP regulation.§ 13.3(A)(2)(e)-Added language increasing the exit income threshold to 325%.§ 13.4.3(B)(1)-Changed three hundred percent (300%) to three hundred twenty-five percent (325%) To view the official Proposed Rule for accessibility and readability, click Download Regulation: Download Regulation ACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 11/16/2025 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 08/31/2024 to 11/16/2025 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 11/28/2023 to 08/31/2024 INACTIVE RULE Adoption - effective from 09/26/2023 to 11/28/2023 Public Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Proposed Rule Additional Documentation 0 Comment(s) Received* View Comments Make Comment Comment* Upload file(s) Choose Files     First Name* Last Name* I am submitting on behalf of a third party Submitter's First Name* Submitter's Last Name* Organization Name* * This count refers to the total comment submissions received on this document, as of 11:59 PM yesterday. Note: Agencies review all submissions; however, some agencies may choose to withhold certain submissions such as those containing private or sensitive information, profane or threatening language, or duplicate/near duplicate examples of a mass-mail campaign. This can result in discrepancies between this count and the actual number of comments displayed on this page. For specific information about a comment you submitted, please contact the agency directly. Home Search Regulations Keywords Exact Match Agencies Sort by Relevance Agency Date Title In Order of Descending Ascending 1950-2001 Regulations Subscribe to Notifications FAQ Return to top About Contact News Notary Public Rhode Island Department of State Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

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