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Funding for Better Training and Higher Wages for Home Care Aides.

This bill allocates $5 million annually for ten years to fund competency-based training programs for personal care aides, home health aides, and nursing assistants. The goal is to ensure these essential workers receive a living wage, affordable benefits, and high-quality professional development. This initiative aims to improve the quality and availability of care, particularly in underserved communities.
Key points
$50 Million Investment: $5 million per year (2025-2034) dedicated to upskilling the home and personal care workforce.
Improved Job Quality: Training must lead to positions offering a living wage and affordable benefits, including health care coverage.
Focus on Shortages: Priority funding (at least 50%) is directed towards projects in rural and underserved urban areas facing labor shortages.
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Additional Information
Mollie Baldwin Upskilling of Personal and Home Care Aides Act
Print number: S 5180
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2024-09-25