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flag Oklahoma stops childcare subsidies for kids 6+ due to $40M shortfall, affecting hundreds.

flag Oklahoma is halting childcare subsidies for children aged six and older after renewal dates due to a $40 million funding shortfall, affecting hundreds of families and providers. flag The Oklahoma Department of Human Services paused new applications and renewal processing, citing budget constraints after federal pandemic funds expired. flag While current enrollees under age five and in vulnerable groups remain eligible, parents and providers fear instability, with some considering reduced work hours or closing centers. flag A lawsuit has been filed by the Licensed Child Care Association of Oklahoma, seeking to block the cuts, as the state requests $70 million in new funding for 2027. flag No immediate solution has been confirmed, leaving families and providers in uncertainty.

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