Governor Pete Ricketts issued an executive order Wednesday afternoon that aims to expand childcare options for working Nebraska families. The order also provides relief for childcare centers participating in the State’s Child Care Subsidy Program.
The order suspends two regulations governing the State’s Child Care Subsidy Program. The first waiver allows licensed child care providers within the program to bill the State for days when a child is absent from care.
The second waiver enables families participating in the subsidy program to obtain in-home child care when other options are unavailable.