Amended IN Assembly March 29, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 603Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 14, 2017 An act to add Section 8227.4, 8227.6, and 8227.7 to the Education Code, relating to child care services. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 603, as amended, Quirk-Silva. Child care: alternative payment programs: child care providers providers.The Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Education, requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to administer child care and development programs that offer a full range of services to eligible children from infancy to 13 years of age, inclusive. The act requires the department to contract with local contracting agencies to provide for alternative payment programs, and authorizes alternative payments to be made for child care services, as provided. The act requires child care providers authorized to provide services to submit to the alternative payment program a monthly attendance record or invoice for each child who received services, as provided. Existing law requires alternative payment programs to reimburse licensed child care providers in accordance with a biennial market rate survey, as provided. This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs to develop an electronic time sheet process for the monthly attendance record or invoices, as provided. The bill would require, beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs to offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers. The bill would require, beginning January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs to offer to reimburse the child care provider via a direct deposit transfer into the child care providers financial institution account. The bill would require on or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program to establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, as provided. The bill would require, beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs to provide written notice to a child care provider of any changes to service, as provided.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The state has a responsibility to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficiency regarding funds allocated for the provision of subsidized child care for working families.(b) Programs operated by the state should be cost-effective, streamlined, and simple to administer in order to ensure adequate care for children placed with child care providers, while not placing undue burdens on the child care providers.(c) The state has a compelling interest to retain quality family day care providers, promote best practices, fiscal accountability, and reduce fraud and waste in Californias system of subsidized child care.SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 8227.4 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.4. (a) On or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall develop an electronic time sheet process, for the monthly attendance record or invoices required pursuant to Section 8221.5, in order for a child care provider to record hours of care for purposes of receiving state subsidies. The electronic time sheet process shall include a method for a digital signature for both the child care provider and the parent or authorized signatory.(b) Beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers.(c) This section does not require a child care provider to use the electronic time sheet process. The child care provider may continue to complete a paper time sheet if it he or she so chooses.SEC. 2.Section 8227.6 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.6.Beginning January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer to reimburse the child care provider, pursuant to Section 8222, via a direct deposit transfer into the child care providers account at a financial institution. This section does not require a child care provider to accept direct deposit transfer methods.SEC. 3. Section 8227.6 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.6. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program shall establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, including, but not limited to, direct deposit. A child care provider may choose to receive payments via electronic banking at the child care providers option. The child care provider may, but is not required to, authorize payment to be directly deposited by an electronic fund transfer into the child care providers account at the financial institution of his or her choice.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude an alternative payment program that has an electronic banking program in place before the effective date of this subdivision from continuing to require a child care provider, including child care centers and family day care homes, to accept direct deposit or another form of electronic payment after the effective date of this subdivision.(b) An alternative payment program shall include a description of the payment to the child care provider, by child served and month of service covered by the payment.SEC. 3.SEC. 4. Section 8227.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.7. (a) Beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs shall provide written notice to a child care provider, at the same time it notifies a parent, provider of a change in eligibility for child care services, including, but not limited to, a change in the hours of care, rates, or schedules. schedules, an increase or decrease in parent fees, or termination of services. For purposes of this section, the notice shall occur both electronically electronically, if requested by the child care provider, and via the United States Postal Service. The alternative payment program shall provide the written notice at least 14 calendar days before the effective date of the intended action.(b) The notification shall not be deemed a violation of the parents confidentiality but as a method to ensure the proper administration of subsidy funds.
Amended IN Assembly March 29, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 603Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 14, 2017 An act to add Section 8227.4, 8227.6, and 8227.7 to the Education Code, relating to child care services. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 603, as amended, Quirk-Silva. Child care: alternative payment programs: child care providers providers.The Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Education, requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to administer child care and development programs that offer a full range of services to eligible children from infancy to 13 years of age, inclusive. The act requires the department to contract with local contracting agencies to provide for alternative payment programs, and authorizes alternative payments to be made for child care services, as provided. The act requires child care providers authorized to provide services to submit to the alternative payment program a monthly attendance record or invoice for each child who received services, as provided. Existing law requires alternative payment programs to reimburse licensed child care providers in accordance with a biennial market rate survey, as provided. This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs to develop an electronic time sheet process for the monthly attendance record or invoices, as provided. The bill would require, beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs to offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers. The bill would require, beginning January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs to offer to reimburse the child care provider via a direct deposit transfer into the child care providers financial institution account. The bill would require on or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program to establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, as provided. The bill would require, beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs to provide written notice to a child care provider of any changes to service, as provided.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly March 29, 2017
Amended IN Assembly March 29, 2017
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 603
Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 14, 2017
Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva
February 14, 2017
An act to add Section 8227.4, 8227.6, and 8227.7 to the Education Code, relating to child care services.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 603, as amended, Quirk-Silva. Child care: alternative payment programs: child care providers providers.
The Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Education, requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to administer child care and development programs that offer a full range of services to eligible children from infancy to 13 years of age, inclusive. The act requires the department to contract with local contracting agencies to provide for alternative payment programs, and authorizes alternative payments to be made for child care services, as provided. The act requires child care providers authorized to provide services to submit to the alternative payment program a monthly attendance record or invoice for each child who received services, as provided. Existing law requires alternative payment programs to reimburse licensed child care providers in accordance with a biennial market rate survey, as provided. This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs to develop an electronic time sheet process for the monthly attendance record or invoices, as provided. The bill would require, beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs to offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers. The bill would require, beginning January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs to offer to reimburse the child care provider via a direct deposit transfer into the child care providers financial institution account. The bill would require on or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program to establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, as provided. The bill would require, beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs to provide written notice to a child care provider of any changes to service, as provided.
The Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Education, requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to administer child care and development programs that offer a full range of services to eligible children from infancy to 13 years of age, inclusive. The act requires the department to contract with local contracting agencies to provide for alternative payment programs, and authorizes alternative payments to be made for child care services, as provided. The act requires child care providers authorized to provide services to submit to the alternative payment program a monthly attendance record or invoice for each child who received services, as provided. Existing law requires alternative payment programs to reimburse licensed child care providers in accordance with a biennial market rate survey, as provided.
This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs to develop an electronic time sheet process for the monthly attendance record or invoices, as provided. The bill would require, beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs to offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers. The bill would require, beginning January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs to offer to reimburse the child care provider via a direct deposit transfer into the child care providers financial institution account. The bill would require on or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program to establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, as provided. The bill would require, beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs to provide written notice to a child care provider of any changes to service, as provided.
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## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The state has a responsibility to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficiency regarding funds allocated for the provision of subsidized child care for working families.(b) Programs operated by the state should be cost-effective, streamlined, and simple to administer in order to ensure adequate care for children placed with child care providers, while not placing undue burdens on the child care providers.(c) The state has a compelling interest to retain quality family day care providers, promote best practices, fiscal accountability, and reduce fraud and waste in Californias system of subsidized child care.SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 8227.4 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.4. (a) On or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall develop an electronic time sheet process, for the monthly attendance record or invoices required pursuant to Section 8221.5, in order for a child care provider to record hours of care for purposes of receiving state subsidies. The electronic time sheet process shall include a method for a digital signature for both the child care provider and the parent or authorized signatory.(b) Beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers.(c) This section does not require a child care provider to use the electronic time sheet process. The child care provider may continue to complete a paper time sheet if it he or she so chooses.SEC. 2.Section 8227.6 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.6.Beginning January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer to reimburse the child care provider, pursuant to Section 8222, via a direct deposit transfer into the child care providers account at a financial institution. This section does not require a child care provider to accept direct deposit transfer methods.SEC. 3. Section 8227.6 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.6. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program shall establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, including, but not limited to, direct deposit. A child care provider may choose to receive payments via electronic banking at the child care providers option. The child care provider may, but is not required to, authorize payment to be directly deposited by an electronic fund transfer into the child care providers account at the financial institution of his or her choice.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude an alternative payment program that has an electronic banking program in place before the effective date of this subdivision from continuing to require a child care provider, including child care centers and family day care homes, to accept direct deposit or another form of electronic payment after the effective date of this subdivision.(b) An alternative payment program shall include a description of the payment to the child care provider, by child served and month of service covered by the payment.SEC. 3.SEC. 4. Section 8227.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.7. (a) Beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs shall provide written notice to a child care provider, at the same time it notifies a parent, provider of a change in eligibility for child care services, including, but not limited to, a change in the hours of care, rates, or schedules. schedules, an increase or decrease in parent fees, or termination of services. For purposes of this section, the notice shall occur both electronically electronically, if requested by the child care provider, and via the United States Postal Service. The alternative payment program shall provide the written notice at least 14 calendar days before the effective date of the intended action.(b) The notification shall not be deemed a violation of the parents confidentiality but as a method to ensure the proper administration of subsidy funds.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The state has a responsibility to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficiency regarding funds allocated for the provision of subsidized child care for working families.(b) Programs operated by the state should be cost-effective, streamlined, and simple to administer in order to ensure adequate care for children placed with child care providers, while not placing undue burdens on the child care providers.(c) The state has a compelling interest to retain quality family day care providers, promote best practices, fiscal accountability, and reduce fraud and waste in Californias system of subsidized child care.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The state has a responsibility to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficiency regarding funds allocated for the provision of subsidized child care for working families.(b) Programs operated by the state should be cost-effective, streamlined, and simple to administer in order to ensure adequate care for children placed with child care providers, while not placing undue burdens on the child care providers.(c) The state has a compelling interest to retain quality family day care providers, promote best practices, fiscal accountability, and reduce fraud and waste in Californias system of subsidized child care.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
### SECTION 1.
(a) The state has a responsibility to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficiency regarding funds allocated for the provision of subsidized child care for working families.
(b) Programs operated by the state should be cost-effective, streamlined, and simple to administer in order to ensure adequate care for children placed with child care providers, while not placing undue burdens on the child care providers.
(c) The state has a compelling interest to retain quality family day care providers, promote best practices, fiscal accountability, and reduce fraud and waste in Californias system of subsidized child care.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 8227.4 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.4. (a) On or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall develop an electronic time sheet process, for the monthly attendance record or invoices required pursuant to Section 8221.5, in order for a child care provider to record hours of care for purposes of receiving state subsidies. The electronic time sheet process shall include a method for a digital signature for both the child care provider and the parent or authorized signatory.(b) Beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers.(c) This section does not require a child care provider to use the electronic time sheet process. The child care provider may continue to complete a paper time sheet if it he or she so chooses.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 8227.4 is added to the Education Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.SEC. 2.
8227.4. (a) On or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall develop an electronic time sheet process, for the monthly attendance record or invoices required pursuant to Section 8221.5, in order for a child care provider to record hours of care for purposes of receiving state subsidies. The electronic time sheet process shall include a method for a digital signature for both the child care provider and the parent or authorized signatory.(b) Beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers.(c) This section does not require a child care provider to use the electronic time sheet process. The child care provider may continue to complete a paper time sheet if it he or she so chooses.
8227.4. (a) On or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall develop an electronic time sheet process, for the monthly attendance record or invoices required pursuant to Section 8221.5, in order for a child care provider to record hours of care for purposes of receiving state subsidies. The electronic time sheet process shall include a method for a digital signature for both the child care provider and the parent or authorized signatory.(b) Beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers.(c) This section does not require a child care provider to use the electronic time sheet process. The child care provider may continue to complete a paper time sheet if it he or she so chooses.
8227.4. (a) On or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall develop an electronic time sheet process, for the monthly attendance record or invoices required pursuant to Section 8221.5, in order for a child care provider to record hours of care for purposes of receiving state subsidies. The electronic time sheet process shall include a method for a digital signature for both the child care provider and the parent or authorized signatory.(b) Beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers.(c) This section does not require a child care provider to use the electronic time sheet process. The child care provider may continue to complete a paper time sheet if it he or she so chooses.
8227.4. (a) On or before January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall develop an electronic time sheet process, for the monthly attendance record or invoices required pursuant to Section 8221.5, in order for a child care provider to record hours of care for purposes of receiving state subsidies. The electronic time sheet process shall include a method for a digital signature for both the child care provider and the parent or authorized signatory.
(b) Beginning January 2, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer the electronic time sheet process to child care providers.
(c) This section does not require a child care provider to use the electronic time sheet process. The child care provider may continue to complete a paper time sheet if it he or she so chooses.
Beginning January 1, 2019, alternative payment programs shall offer to reimburse the child care provider, pursuant to Section 8222, via a direct deposit transfer into the child care providers account at a financial institution. This section does not require a child care provider to accept direct deposit transfer methods.
SEC. 3. Section 8227.6 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.6. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program shall establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, including, but not limited to, direct deposit. A child care provider may choose to receive payments via electronic banking at the child care providers option. The child care provider may, but is not required to, authorize payment to be directly deposited by an electronic fund transfer into the child care providers account at the financial institution of his or her choice.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude an alternative payment program that has an electronic banking program in place before the effective date of this subdivision from continuing to require a child care provider, including child care centers and family day care homes, to accept direct deposit or another form of electronic payment after the effective date of this subdivision.(b) An alternative payment program shall include a description of the payment to the child care provider, by child served and month of service covered by the payment.
SEC. 3. Section 8227.6 is added to the Education Code, to read:
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8227.6. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program shall establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, including, but not limited to, direct deposit. A child care provider may choose to receive payments via electronic banking at the child care providers option. The child care provider may, but is not required to, authorize payment to be directly deposited by an electronic fund transfer into the child care providers account at the financial institution of his or her choice.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude an alternative payment program that has an electronic banking program in place before the effective date of this subdivision from continuing to require a child care provider, including child care centers and family day care homes, to accept direct deposit or another form of electronic payment after the effective date of this subdivision.(b) An alternative payment program shall include a description of the payment to the child care provider, by child served and month of service covered by the payment.
8227.6. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program shall establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, including, but not limited to, direct deposit. A child care provider may choose to receive payments via electronic banking at the child care providers option. The child care provider may, but is not required to, authorize payment to be directly deposited by an electronic fund transfer into the child care providers account at the financial institution of his or her choice.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude an alternative payment program that has an electronic banking program in place before the effective date of this subdivision from continuing to require a child care provider, including child care centers and family day care homes, to accept direct deposit or another form of electronic payment after the effective date of this subdivision.(b) An alternative payment program shall include a description of the payment to the child care provider, by child served and month of service covered by the payment.
8227.6. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program shall establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, including, but not limited to, direct deposit. A child care provider may choose to receive payments via electronic banking at the child care providers option. The child care provider may, but is not required to, authorize payment to be directly deposited by an electronic fund transfer into the child care providers account at the financial institution of his or her choice.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude an alternative payment program that has an electronic banking program in place before the effective date of this subdivision from continuing to require a child care provider, including child care centers and family day care homes, to accept direct deposit or another form of electronic payment after the effective date of this subdivision.(b) An alternative payment program shall include a description of the payment to the child care provider, by child served and month of service covered by the payment.
8227.6. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2019, an alternative payment program shall establish a program of electronic banking for payments made to licensed or license-exempt child care providers that have a contract with that alternative payment program, including, but not limited to, direct deposit. A child care provider may choose to receive payments via electronic banking at the child care providers option. The child care provider may, but is not required to, authorize payment to be directly deposited by an electronic fund transfer into the child care providers account at the financial institution of his or her choice.
(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude an alternative payment program that has an electronic banking program in place before the effective date of this subdivision from continuing to require a child care provider, including child care centers and family day care homes, to accept direct deposit or another form of electronic payment after the effective date of this subdivision.
(b) An alternative payment program shall include a description of the payment to the child care provider, by child served and month of service covered by the payment.
SEC. 3.SEC. 4. Section 8227.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:8227.7. (a) Beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs shall provide written notice to a child care provider, at the same time it notifies a parent, provider of a change in eligibility for child care services, including, but not limited to, a change in the hours of care, rates, or schedules. schedules, an increase or decrease in parent fees, or termination of services. For purposes of this section, the notice shall occur both electronically electronically, if requested by the child care provider, and via the United States Postal Service. The alternative payment program shall provide the written notice at least 14 calendar days before the effective date of the intended action.(b) The notification shall not be deemed a violation of the parents confidentiality but as a method to ensure the proper administration of subsidy funds.
SEC. 3.SEC. 4. Section 8227.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:
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8227.7. (a) Beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs shall provide written notice to a child care provider, at the same time it notifies a parent, provider of a change in eligibility for child care services, including, but not limited to, a change in the hours of care, rates, or schedules. schedules, an increase or decrease in parent fees, or termination of services. For purposes of this section, the notice shall occur both electronically electronically, if requested by the child care provider, and via the United States Postal Service. The alternative payment program shall provide the written notice at least 14 calendar days before the effective date of the intended action.(b) The notification shall not be deemed a violation of the parents confidentiality but as a method to ensure the proper administration of subsidy funds.
8227.7. (a) Beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs shall provide written notice to a child care provider, at the same time it notifies a parent, provider of a change in eligibility for child care services, including, but not limited to, a change in the hours of care, rates, or schedules. schedules, an increase or decrease in parent fees, or termination of services. For purposes of this section, the notice shall occur both electronically electronically, if requested by the child care provider, and via the United States Postal Service. The alternative payment program shall provide the written notice at least 14 calendar days before the effective date of the intended action.(b) The notification shall not be deemed a violation of the parents confidentiality but as a method to ensure the proper administration of subsidy funds.
8227.7. (a) Beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs shall provide written notice to a child care provider, at the same time it notifies a parent, provider of a change in eligibility for child care services, including, but not limited to, a change in the hours of care, rates, or schedules. schedules, an increase or decrease in parent fees, or termination of services. For purposes of this section, the notice shall occur both electronically electronically, if requested by the child care provider, and via the United States Postal Service. The alternative payment program shall provide the written notice at least 14 calendar days before the effective date of the intended action.(b) The notification shall not be deemed a violation of the parents confidentiality but as a method to ensure the proper administration of subsidy funds.
8227.7. (a) Beginning July 1, 2018, 2019, alternative payment programs shall provide written notice to a child care provider, at the same time it notifies a parent, provider of a change in eligibility for child care services, including, but not limited to, a change in the hours of care, rates, or schedules. schedules, an increase or decrease in parent fees, or termination of services. For purposes of this section, the notice shall occur both electronically electronically, if requested by the child care provider, and via the United States Postal Service. The alternative payment program shall provide the written notice at least 14 calendar days before the effective date of the intended action.
(b) The notification shall not be deemed a violation of the parents confidentiality but as a method to ensure the proper administration of subsidy funds.