Sec. 10.
(1) A model contract created under this act must include, at least, all of the following:
(a) Consistent payments made in advance of providing care.
(b) Payments aligned with market rate.
(c) Continued engagement in quality improvement.
(d) Increased wages for qualified staff.
(e) Attendance requirements to continue receiving payment.
(2) In each year that infant or toddler contracts are awarded under section 5, the department must submit a report to the house and senate appropriation committees on the department budget and the state budget office regarding those infant and toddler contracts including, but not limited to, the number of participating providers, number of children served, and lessons learned.
History: 2022, Act 109, Imd. Eff. June 23, 2022