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$500 Million for Campus Child Care: Supporting Student Parents' Success.

This Act reauthorizes and expands the grant program assisting colleges in providing affordable, high-quality child care services for student parents. The goal is to remove child care barriers, enabling low-income students (Pell Grant eligible or equivalent) to successfully complete their postsecondary education. Institutions receiving funds must use a sliding fee scale and help student parents enroll in other federal means-tested benefit programs.
Key points
Colleges can receive grants between $75,000 and $2,000,000 annually to establish or support campus-based or subsidized off-campus child care.
Institutions are prohibited from imposing additional eligibility requirements (like work or academic progress) on student parents seeking child care services.
Child care programs must aim to meet high quality standards (like Head Start standards) within three years of receiving the grant.
Colleges must assist student parents in enrolling in other federal assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, and housing aid.
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Print number: 119_HR_5458
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5458.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges can receive grants between $75,000 and $2,000,000 annually to establish or support campus-based or subsidized off-campus child care.
  • Institutions are prohibited from imposing additional eligibility requirements (like work or academic progress) on student parents seeking child care services.
  • Child care programs must aim to meet high quality standards (like Head Start standards) within three years of receiving the grant.
  • Colleges must assist student parents in enrolling in other federal assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, and housing aid.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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