Families up to 175% of poverty would meet child care income requirements

The Idaho Child Care Program would treat families within the income limit as meeting its income requirement. The rule covers families whose counted income is at or below 175% of the federal poverty level when they apply. The limit applies to countable income, meaning the income used to decide eligibility. The federal poverty level is an income benchmark used to determine eligibility. Meeting the income requirement alone would not guarantee child care assistance. If enacted, the measure specifies that it would take effect on and after July 1, 2026.