HB 2396-S2.E - DIGEST |
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/12/18) |
Creates the child care workforce conditional scholarship and loan repayment program for: (1) Awarding conditional scholarships to eligible students attending an institution of higher education who meet certain requirements; and |
(2) Loan repayments for participants providing early learning services who meet certain requirements. |
Requires the department of children, youth, and families to: (1) Consult with the department of commerce to develop a web site containing current resources for businesses regarding employer-supported child care; and |
(2) Consult with the office of financial management to modify the bring your infant to work policy for use in state agencies. |
Allows an employer with at least five but no more than one hundred employees a credit against business and occupation taxes and public utility taxes for qualifying contributions made to dependent care flexible spending accounts for eligible employees. |
Creates the child care workforce conditional scholarship and loan repayment account. |