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Child Care Support for Student Parents in Schools Reauthorization

This act aims to help student parents succeed in higher education by providing access to child care services, including campus-based programs. This support can ease the financial and logistical burden on parents, allowing them to focus on their studies and improve their chances of completing their education and securing better career opportunities.
Key points
Colleges can receive grants from $75,000 to $2,000,000 annually to provide child care services for eligible student parents.
Support includes establishing or maintaining campus-based child care, subsidized care with sliding fee scales, and before/after school services.
Student parents eligible for Federal Pell Grants or meeting Pell Grant financial criteria can benefit from the program.
Institutions must ensure child care services meet high quality standards, comparable to Head Start programs.
Grants cannot be used for construction, but for renovation or repair to meet health and safety requirements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2862
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
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_S_2862.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 from $75,000 to $2,000,000 annually to provide child care services for eligible student parents.
  • Support includes establishing or maintaining campus-based child care, subsidized care with sliding fee scales, and before/after school services.
  • Student parents eligible for Federal Pell Grants or meeting Pell Grant financial criteria can benefit from the program.
  • Institutions must ensure child care services meet high quality standards, comparable to Head Start programs.
  • Grants cannot be used for construction, but for renovation or repair to meet health and safety requirements.
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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

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 2025-12-23.

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