(a) To the extent that funds expended for child care services are subject to federal requirements and appropriation acts of the legislature, such funds shall not be expended by any agency or office to reimburse providers for unfilled child care slots, not including reimbursement for a child who is temporarily absent due to illness or other reason and intend to resume receiving child care services.
(b) On and after July 1, 2026, this section shall be administered by the director of early childhood.
(c) From July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, this section shall be a part of and supplemental to article 5 of chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto.