1. To the extent authorized by federal law, the Director shall include in the state plan established for the Program for Child Care and Development pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9858c:

(a) Measures to increase the availability of child care for children with a disability, which may include, without limitation:

(1) An enhanced rate of reimbursement for child care provided to a child with a disability by a provider that receives any training or technical assistance deemed appropriate by the Director for the care of that child;

(2) Other economic incentives for such child care; or

(3) The provision of supplemental services to child care facilities or persons who provide child care for the purpose of increasing access to child care for children with disabilities.

(b) A requirement that, to the extent of money available, the Program provide reimbursement for a portion of the cost of child care provided to the child of a parent who is:

(1) Enrolled in an educational or vocational program that awards a degree or certificate at a postsecondary educational institution or eligible institution; and

(2) Otherwise eligible to participate in the Program.

2. On or before April of each even-numbered year, the Director shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice a report which must include:

(a) A description of the measures included in the state plan pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1; and

(b) Data concerning the usage of reimbursements pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

3. As used in this section:

(a) “Eligible institution” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 396.916.

(b) “Postsecondary educational institution” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 394.099.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2420)