Maine's New Child Care Bill: Stability & Affordability
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Maines governor signs a bill to make child care more affordable, shifting reimbursements from attendance to enrollment. This change provides steady funding for day cares and aligns with federal rules, capping payments at seven percent of income for low-income families. The bills sponsor, a state senator, pushed for the change after witnessing his daughter and son-in-laws struggles. The measure is expected to take effect in April, benefiting both families and providers.
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