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 “As a result of
bipartisan discussions with legislators concerning the future of the
Child Care Assistance Program, the Rauner administration today plans
to amend the emergency rule it filed at the beginning of the fiscal
year. Under the amended rule, income eligibility will rise to 162%
of the federal poverty level while current co-pays will remain
intact. Other eligibility and restrictions will also be lifted
pending further review and legislative consultation. Additionally,
the governor's office will establish a bipartisan, bicameral task
force aimed at ensuring the long-term stability of the program.
"The governor's office thanks the serious, good-faith negotiations
by members of the legislature who made today's announcement a
reality. This bipartisan agreement will allow us to avoid the
unintended consequences and costs that SB 570 would have brought. By
working together, we will be able to bring financial stability to an
important program valued by members of both parties."
[Office of the Governor Bruce Rauner] |
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