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Child Care Support: Workforce and Facilities Expansion

This act aims to increase access to quality child care, especially in areas with shortages. It provides grants to states and tribal entities for training new child care providers and for constructing or renovating child care facilities, helping parents return to work and ensuring better development conditions for children.
Key points
Grants for training and professional development of child care workers, including those without higher education degrees.
Financial support for building, expanding, or renovating child care centers and homes.
Focus on areas with child care shortages to increase availability.
Support for child care during non-traditional hours, assisting parents with varied work schedules.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_133
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_133.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants for training and professional development of child care workers, including those without higher education degrees.
  • Financial support for building, expanding, or renovating child care centers and homes.
  • Focus on areas with child care shortages to increase availability.
  • Support for child care during non-traditional hours, assisting parents with varied work schedules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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