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JFAC approves $14 million for Idaho Child Care Program, funds start certification and reorg adjustments
Summary
The committee approved a package that includes a $14,000,000 one‑time governor initiative for the Idaho Child Care Program, start certification funding and program reorganization adjustments; it also moved extended employment services to Medicaid.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 14 approved a multi‑part funding and reorganization package for the Department of Health and Welfare’s new Division of Early Learning and Development, including a $14,000,000 one‑time governor initiative to support the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).
Senator Bierke moved the FY2026 maintenance and enhancement motion; Representative Galaviz seconded. The motion approved a $249,200 one‑time appropriation for start certification (year 3 of 4), $4,227,000 for the Idaho Child Care Program, a population forecast adjustment that shifts $81,800 from federal to General Fund…
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