Req. No. 7010 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023) HOUSE BILL 2770 By: Munson AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to state government employees; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4190, which relates to child care; providing that certain i ndividuals shall be eligible for Child Care Subsidy program; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4190, is amended to read as follows: Section 4190. A. The Director of the Office of Management an d Enterprise Services is authorized to approve and administer child care centers for minor dependents of state employees, and may provide consultation to state agencies regarding child care centers. B. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services, the Department of Human Services, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health are directed to assist the Director of the Office o f Management and Enterprise Services in the implement ation of Sections 4190 through 4192 of this title. Req. No. 7010 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C. The Director is author ized to promulgate any rules necessary for the establishment and implementation of Sections 4190 through 4192 of this title. D. Individuals employed by the State of Oklahoma who have minor dependents shall be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy Program administered by the Department of Human Services. E. Licensed spaces in the child care centers shall be open to all eligible children, including those individuals not employed by the State of Oklahoma and those financially eligible for Department of Human Services child care assistance. However, minor de pendents of state employees shall be given highest priority and children financially eligible for Department of Human Services chi ld care assistance second priority for all vacant spaces. E F. The Director shall approve rates for child care consistent with the rates of the industry within the geographic area. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2023. 59-1-7010 CMA 01/09/23