SB 151: Early childhood education and childcare.

This bill extends the period for reimbursement of childcare providers based on the maximum authorized or certified hours of care until July 1, 2028. It also extends the monthly cost of care plus rate for family childcare providers and childcare centers indefinitely, and establishes a one-time payment to family daycare providers for the increase in the monthly cost of care plus rate from July 1, 2025, to December 30, 2025. Additionally, the bill provides for one-time stabilization payments to family childcare providers and childcare centers, and requires the allocation of funds to certain partnerships and trusts. The bill also declares that it takes effect immediately as a bill providing for appropriations related to the budget bill.