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JFAC approves $14 million one-time Idaho Child Care Program allocation and moves extended employment services between divisions

3453111 · March 14, 2025
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Summary

Committee approved a $14 million one-time governor initiative for the Idaho Child Care Program, adjusted funding based on federal requirements, and moved Extended Employment Services from Developmental Disabilities to Medicaid (net department impact zero).

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 14 approved a one-time $14,000,000 appropriation for the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) as part of a broader reorganization that created the Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Early Learning and Development.

Alex Williamson, Legislative Services analyst, told the committee that about $45,000,000 in federal funds are available over three years and the governor recommended $15,000,000 per year; the…

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