Cap childcare costs for families

Schiff proposes using a refundable tax credit to cap families’ childcare copayments at 5–10% of their income. He would also encourage states to waive copayments for families at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. The plan presents these steps as part of providing universal childcare, including universal pre-K.

Context: The state waiver is encouraged, not required.

In their own words

Through a refundable tax credit, Adam’s plan would cap childcare copayments for families at no more than 5-10% of a family’s income

The source

Affordability Agenda - Adam Schiff for ...

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