Support for Student Parents and Early Childhood Care Development
This act aims to provide student parents with access to free infant and toddler childcare, helping them complete their studies and reduce post-graduation debt. It also supports the growth and training of new childcare providers, increasing the availability of high-quality care services in communities.
Key points
Free childcare for children under 3 for student parents at eligible colleges, especially for low-income individuals.
Financial support for colleges to establish and expand on-campus childcare centers.
Training and support for new and existing childcare providers to increase the quantity and quality of care slots.
Increased wages for childcare staff, comparable to elementary educators with similar qualifications.
Status:
Introduced
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