LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6557 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 20, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 213 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Prekindergarten Programs.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Alexander BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill exempts public schools and charter schools from:
(1) certain paths to quality program requirements; and
(2) certain prekindergarten program eligible provider requirements.
It provides that a prekindergarten child care program located in a public school or a charter school is in
compliance with certain Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) voucher program requirements if
approved by another state regulatory authority.
The bill requires the Office of Family and Social Services (FSSA) to request an amendment to include public
schools and charter schools in the FSSA's CCDF voucher program.
Effective Date: Upon passage; July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill will increase workload for the Office of Family and Social
Services (FSSA). Applying for state plan amendments is within the routine duties of the FSSA and should
be able to be implemented with no additional appropriations, assuming near customary agency staffing and
resource levels.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Although public and charter schools are exempt from state licensing
requirements, they are subject to inspection for a checklist of items based on requirements to receive CCDF
vouchers. The bill will have an indeterminate workload impact for each County Office of Family and
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compliance by another state regulatory authority.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Family and Social Services Administration.
Local Agencies Affected: County Office of Family and Children.
Information Sources: https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/files/Interpretative-Guide-LLE-CC-Providers.pdf.
Fiscal Analyst: Karen Rossen, 317-234-2106.
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