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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio HB 827 revises income eligibility thresholds and rules for publicly funded child care
Last action · May 13, 2026: Referred to Children and Human ServicesSponsors: Desireè Tims and 15 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio HB 827 revises laws governing income eligibility for publicly funded child care, establishing specific thresholds for initial and continued eligibility starting July 1, 2027. The bill requires county departments or contractors to make eligibility determinations within thirty calendar days and mandates a minimum eligibility period of twelve months for qualified families.
Families seeking or receiving publicly funded child care face updated income caps and structured review timelines, altering how long child care assistance can be maintained when employment or training circumstances change.
- Publicly funded child care in Ohio is administered through county departments of job and family services under the oversight of state agencies. context
- House Bill 827 was introduced during the 136th General Assembly regular session. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Caretaker parents
Caretaker parents face updated income eligibility percentages, mandatory reporting timelines for employment changes, and standardized twelve-month eligibility periods.
County departments of job and family services
County departments must implement procedures to complete eligibility determinations within thirty calendar days and comply with state monitoring rules.
Child care providers
Providers contracting with county departments must adhere to the thirty-day determination timeline and collect necessary application information.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum income limit for initial eligibility for publicly funded child care starting in July 2027?
How long does a county department have to process a completed child care application?
What happens if a parent stops meeting the employment or education requirements during their eligibility period?
What else do you want to know?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 13, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Children and Human Services
- Apr 15, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
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Sponsors
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Discoveries
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Structured Poverty Line Caps for Child Care
The legislation establishes distinct statutory caps tied to the federal poverty line for initial, special needs, and continued eligibility, set to take effect July 1, 2027.
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Sources
www.legislature.ohio.gov
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