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Discussion on childcare voucher funding in the adopted budget

2:01:01

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37 sec

Council Member Restler inquires about the planned funding for childcare vouchers in the adopted budget, with Director Jiha providing specific figures and confirmation of full state matching.

  • OMB plans to add $328 million for childcare vouchers in the adopted budget
  • This amount will ensure full dollar-for-dollar match from the state
  • Restler expresses appreciation for the straightforward answers
Lincoln Restler
2:01:01
A few questions.
2:01:02
Just could I couldn't pin you down.
2:01:05
I couldn't hear in your back and forth with speaker Adams a number.
2:01:08
Do you have a number of how much funding you're planning to add on childcare vouchers in the adopted budget?
Jacques Jiha
2:01:14
It's $328,000,000.
Lincoln Restler
2:01:16
You'll be adding $328,000,000?
2:01:18
And will that amount allow for will that amount ensure that we are funded to get the full dollar for dollar match that the state has afforded us?
Jacques Jiha
2:01:27
Yep.
2:01:28
That's the that's the MOE.
Lincoln Restler
2:01:29
Great.
2:01:30
Thank you very much.
2:01:31
So you're that will be in the adopted budget.
2:01:33
Good answer.
2:01:34
Thank you.
2:01:37
I love straight answers.
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