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SB 278·DE·senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.

Signed into LawFiled May 6, 2026
Sponsor: Trey Paradee (D)
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Signed by Governor

Aug 17, 2026

Summary

The bill adds the term “Purchase of Care” (POC) to state law and lets families applying for child‑care assistance receive up to 90 days of help per year while they seek, keep, or train for employment. It requires the Department of Health and Social Services to approve summer child‑care providers after Jan. 1, with limits on hours and separate from school‑year authorizations. Copayments will be calculated based on household size, income, and whether care is full‑day or half‑day.

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