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SB521: Providing for income tax credits for payment of employee's child care related expenses and certain employer contributions to expand community child care availability.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill proposes giving income tax credits to Kansans who pay for childcare expenses or employers that contribute to childcare programs. The goal is to make more childcare options available in communities.

Who This Affects

Working parents and caregivers in Kansas will be directly impacted by this bill, as it aims to increase access to affordable childcare. This could particularly benefit families with young children or those living in areas where childcare options are limited.

Key Provisions

• The bill would provide income tax credits for employees' child care related expenses

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Taxation

Mar 22, 2026

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