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Child Care Scholarship Program Briefing 02.04.2026 16 MSDE is monitoring potential Federal policy changes. We are considering our payment practices in light potential changes to Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations and based on provider input (CCS Tiger Team). Cap on family copayments • CCDF 2024 Final Rule requires states to limit family copayment to 7% • CCDF 2025 NPRM proposes to repeal that requirement • CCS copayments are already well below that threshold • No change needed Prospective payment • CCDF 2024 Final Rule requires provider payments to made in advance or at beginning of service delivery • CCDF 2025 NPRM proposes to repeal this requirement • CCS uses a form of prospective pay • Possible change needed if HHS prohibits this practice Enrollment-based payment • CCDF 2024 final rule requires states to pay based on enrollment – not attendance • CCDF 2025 NPRM proposes to repeal this requirement • CCS pays based on enrollment and requires attendance verification for program integrity • Possible change needed if HHS prohibits this practice Program Integrity