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(1)
(a) On or before June 30, 2023, the office shall award a full child care subsidy or grant for an income-eligible child.
(b) The office shall make the award described in Subsection (1)(a):
(i) in accordance with applicable federal law and regulation; and
(ii) subject to available funds.
(2) Beginning on July 1, 2023, the office may award:
(a) a full child care subsidy or grant for an income-eligible child whose family income is equal to or below 75% of state median income; and
(b) a progressively lower child care subsidy or grant for each tenth of a percentage point by which the income-eligible child's family income exceeds 75% of state median income up to 85% of state median income.
(3)
(a) On or before June 30, 2023, and subject to Subsection (3)(b), the office shall determine the amount of a child care subsidy or grant based on the income-eligible child's enrollment in child care.
(b) To qualify for a child care subsidy or grant under Subsection (3)(a), an income-eligible child shall be enrolled in child care for a minimum of eight hours per month.
(c) On or after July 1, 2023, and subject to Subsection (3)(d), the office shall determine the amount of a child care subsidy or grant based on the income-eligible child's attendance in child care.
(d) To qualify for a child care subsidy or grant under Subsection (3)(c), an income-eligible child shall attend child care for a minimum of eight hours per month.