Gov. Hochul halts disruption to childcare vouchers, says parents won’t lose coverage hours (opens original article in a new tab)

Gov. Kathy Hochul paused a plan to limit childcare vouchers for part-time workers in NYC, granting a two-year reprieve until 2028 to prevent disruptions to the program used by over 100,000 families. A bill to remove the state rule linking vouchers to work hours faces opposition from Hochul due to cost concerns. Childcare advocates praise the waiver as a step toward creating a universal childcare system.

• Gov. Kathy Hochul paused a plan to limit childcare vouchers for part-time workers in NYC, granting a two-year reprieve until 2028
• The decision prevents potential disruptions to the Child Care Assistance Program used by over 100,000 families
• A bill to remove the state rule linking vouchers to work hours faces opposition from Hochul due to cost concerns
• Childcare advocates praise the waiver as a step toward creating a universal childcare system