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The PROSPECT Act establishes competitive federal grants for community colleges and minority‑serving institutions to become incubators for infant and toddler child‑care talent, training, and access. Grants are available in planning, access, impact, and pipeline categories, with a focus on workforce development, equity, and transparency. The bill also expands borrower defense, closed‑school discharge, and non‑discrimination provisions for students.
Key Points
- 1Competitive grants for infant/toddler child‑care leadership, access, impact, and pipeline
- 2Funding up to $9 billion over fiscal years 2026‑2030
- 3Priority for disadvantaged communities and student‑parent workforce
- 4Enhanced borrower defense and closed‑school discharge rules
- 5Non‑discrimination and transparency requirements for institutions
Impact Areas
Community colleges and minority‑serving institutionsStudent parents and their familiesChild‑care workforce and educatorsFederal student aid programsHigher‑education oversight agencies
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