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Child Care Grants Reauthorization: Expanding Supply, Quality, and Parental Choice.

This Act reauthorizes and updates the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program, aiming to increase the availability of high-quality child care and maximize parental choice. It introduces new grants for expanding child care facilities and supply, especially in underserved areas. The changes are designed to help working parents secure flexible and safe care that aligns with their work schedules, while also providing financial support to child care providers.
Key points
New Grants for Child Care Facilities and Supply: Funds are authorized for states to provide subgrants to providers for startup costs, expansion, remodeling, renovation, or construction of child care facilities.
Increased Flexibility and Parental Choice: The program promotes a 'mixed delivery system' (centers, family homes, Head Start) to empower parents to choose the best care for their family's needs.
Financial Support for Low-Income Families: The income eligibility limit for families is maintained (up to 85% of State median income), and the definition of 'eligible child' is expanded to include homeless children and those in kinship care.
Mandate for Cost-Based Payment Rates: States must certify that, by 2030, payment rates for child care services will be sufficient to cover the full cost of providing care, including fixed and operational costs, based on a cost estimation model.
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Print number: 118_S_4967
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2024-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4967.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Grants for Child Care Facilities and Supply: Funds are authorized for states to provide subgrants to providers for startup costs, expansion, remodeling, renovation, or construction of child care facilities.
  • Increased Flexibility and Parental Choice: The program promotes a 'mixed delivery system' (centers, family homes, Head Start) to empower parents to choose the best care for their family's needs.
  • Financial Support for Low-Income Families: The income eligibility limit for families is maintained (up to 85% of State median income), and the definition of 'eligible child' is expanded to include homeless children and those in kinship care.
  • Mandate for Cost-Based Payment Rates: States must certify that, by 2030, payment rates for child care services will be sufficient to cover the full cost of providing care, including fixed and operational costs, based on a cost estimation model.
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. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

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 2025-12-30.

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