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Federal Grants for Child Care Supporting Police Officers' Shift Work.

This Act establishes a new federal grant pilot program to help states fund child care services specifically for the minor children of law enforcement officers. The primary goal is to provide care accommodating officers' abnormal work hours, thereby supporting their retention and recruitment efforts within police departments. The program is authorized to receive $24 million annually through 2029 and requires matching funds from recipients.
Key points
Provides federal grants to states to establish child care programs tailored to the nonstandard and shift work hours of police officers.
Funds can cover startup costs, facility construction/renovation, training, and scholarships for officers' families.
The initiative aims to enhance public safety by addressing a major barrier (child care) to retaining and recruiting law enforcement personnel.
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Print number: 118_S_3884
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2024-03-06