❌ SB32
Establish the Child Care Cred Program
Summary
The bill establishes the Child Care Cred Program, which allows eligible employees and their employers to share the costs of child care, with the state department also contributing a third of the costs. Participation in the program is voluntary, and eligibility is limited to employees who reside in Ohio and are ineligible for publicly funded child care. The program aims to assist employees with child care expenses, help employers attract and retain talent, and support child care providers.
Rationale
The bill involves government funding and regulation of child care, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free market solutions. It imposes a structure that may limit individual choice and responsibility in child care arrangements, opposing the Libertarian emphasis on personal liberty and economic freedom.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over child care services
- Potential for dependency on government funding
- Distortion of the free market in child care