California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 10227.6

WIC § 10227.6 Effective Jun 27, 2025Div. 9 · Part 1.8 · Ch. 3

Statute text

(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to use an alternative methodology, as defined in subdivision (ak) of Section 10213.5, to inform the setting of reimbursement rates for subsidized childcare.

(b)Reimbursement rates are subject to agreement and codification by the Legislature.

(c)The department, in collaboration with the State Department of Education, shall develop and conduct an alternative methodology. The department shall begin the process of data collection and analysis pursuant to developing an alternative methodology by July 1, 2023, and consult with the State Department of Education on data collection, analysis, and methodology for preschool programs. The alternative methodology shall build on the recommendations of the working group established pursuant to Section 10280.2 and shall be aligned with the recommendations of the Joint Labor Management Committee established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10280.2.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 13, Sec. 5. (SB 120) Effective June 27, 2025.