Children: child care; adjustments of reimbursements under the child development care program for inflation; require. Creates new act.
Key claim: Michigan SB0311 would require reimbursements under the child development care program to be adjusted for inflation.
Abstract
(SB0311 · 103rd Legislature) Children: child care; adjustments of reimbursements under the child development care program for inflation; require. Creates new act. Sponsor: Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D) In committee: H Families And Veterans Latest vote: Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 103 — 21-14 (passed, 2026-05-20) Latest action (2026-05-20): Referred To Committee On Families And Veterans
Why this matters
Child Development and Care (CDC) reimbursement rates directly affect what providers are paid to serve subsidized families, shaping provider participation and access for low-income working parents. Indexing rates to inflation would create automatic upward adjustments without requiring recurring legislative action, with fiscal implications for the state budget. The bill has passed one chamber, signaling meaningful legislative traction.