Note: By the terms of s. 49.132 (6) this section does not apply after November 1, 1997.

252,60 Section 60 . 49.133 (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

49.133 Refusal to pay child care providers. (intro.) The department or a county department under s. 46.215, 46.22 or 46.23 may refuse to pay a child care provider for child care provided under s. 49.132, 1995 stats., or any other program if any of the following applies to the child care provider, employe or person living on the premises where child care is provided:

Note: Section 49.132 does not apply after November 1, 1997, and is repealed by this bill.

252,61 Section 61 . 49.137 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

49.137 (3) (c) A child care provider that is awarded a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to attempt to meet the quality of care standards established under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats., within 24 months after receipt of the grant.

Note: Section 49.132 does not apply after November 1, 1997, and is repealed by this bill.

252,62 Section 62 . 49.137 (4) (a) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:

49.137 (4) (a) Developing and recommending to the department a system of higher reimbursement rates or a program of grants for child care providers that meet the quality of care standards established under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats.

(c) Disseminating to the public information about child care that meets the quality of care standards established under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats.

Note: Section 49.132 does not apply after November 1, 1997, and is repealed by this bill.

252,63 Section 63 . 49.155 (1m) (c) 1m. of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 27, is amended to read:

49.155 (1m) (c) 1m. The individual was eligible under s. 49.132 (4) (a), 1995 stats., for aid under s. 49.132, 1995 stats., and received aid under s. 49.132, 1995 stats., on September 30, 1997, but lost aid solely because of the application of s. 49.132 (6), 1995 stats., and the gross income of the individual's family is at or below 200% of the poverty line for a family the size of the individual's family. This subdivision does not apply to an individual whose family's gross income at any time on or after September 30, 1997, is more than 200% of the poverty line for a family the size of the individual's family.

Note: Section 49.132 does not apply after November 1, 1997, and is repealed by this bill.

252,64 Section 64 . 49.155 (1m) (c) 2. of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 27, is amended to read:

49.155 (1m) (c) 2. The individual was eligible under s. 49.132 (4) (am), 1995 stats., for aid under s. 49.132, 1995 stats., and received aid under s. 49.132, 1995 stats., on or after May 10, 1996, but lost eligibility solely because of increased income, and the gross income of the individual's family is at or below 200% of the poverty line for a family the size of the individual's family. This subdivision does not apply to an individual whose family's gross income increased to more than 200% of the poverty line for a family the size of the individual's family.

Note: Section 49.132 does not apply after November 1, 1997, and is repealed by this bill.

252,65 Section 65 . 49.175 (1) (b) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 27, section 1857q, is amended to read:

49.175 (1) (b) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2. for payments to Wisconsin works agencies for subsidized employment costs, $155,375,100 in fiscal year 1997-98 and $155,678,000 $158,678,000 in fiscal year 1998-99.

Note: 1997 Wis. Act 27, section 1857q, inserted “$155,678,000" without showing it as underscored and deleted “$158,678,000" without showing it as stricken. Drafting records indicate that no change was intended.

252,66 Section 66 . The treatment of 49.19 (11s) (d) of the statutes by 1997 Wisconsin Act 27 is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 35. Both treatments stand.

Note: There is no conflict of substance.

252,67 Section 67 . 49.191 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

49.191 (2) Child care funds for former recipients of aid to families with dependent children. The department shall pay the child care costs of an individual who secures unsubsidized employment and loses eligibility for aid to families with dependent children because of earned income or number of hours worked for up to 12 months following the loss of eligibility if the child care is provided by a child care provider. The department shall establish a formula for assistance based on ability to pay. The rates for child care services under this subsection shall be determined under s. 49.132 (4) (d), 1995 stats., s. 49.132 (4) (dg), 1995 stats., or s. 49.132 (4) (dm), 1995 stats., whichever is applicable, or, if a higher rate is established under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats., and if the child care services meet the quality standards established under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats., the rates for child care services under this subsection that meet those standards shall be determined under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats. The department shall promulgate rules for the disbursement of funds under this subsection. This subsection does not apply beginning on the first day of the 6th month beginning after the date stated in the notice under s. 49.141 (2) (d).

Note: Section 49.132 does not apply after November 1, 1997, and is repealed by this bill.

252,68 Section 68 . 49.193 (4) (j) 4. of the statutes is repealed.

Note: By its terms, this provision does not apply after June 30, 1997.

252,69 Section 69 . 49.193 (8) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

49.193 (8) (a) The department shall pay child care costs of persons with approved employability plans who are participating in the program under this section and of persons who are participating in orientation and job search activities required under sub. (3m). Payment or reimbursement shall be in an amount based on need, with the maximum amount per child equal to the lesser of the actual cost of care or the rate established under s. 49.132 (4) (d), 1995 stats., s. 49.132 (4) (dg), 1995 stats., or s. 49.132 (4) (dm), 1995 stats., whichever is applicable, or, if a higher rate is established under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats., and if the child care meets the quality standards established under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats., payment or reimbursement for child care that meets those standards shall be in an amount based on need, with the maximum amount per child equal to the lesser of the actual cost of the care or the rate established under s. 49.132 (4) (e), 1995 stats.