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S 846119th CongressIn Committee
Child Care Workforce Act
Introduced: Mar 4, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-Alabama)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Child Care Workforce Act establishes a pilot program to provide federal grants to states and tribes to supplement wages for child care workers, aiming to improve workforce retention and child care availability.
Key Points
- 1Creates competitive grant program for states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations
- 2Funds must be used to supplement wages of eligible child care workers
- 3Prioritizes areas with staffing challenges and underserved communities
- 4Requires quarterly disbursement of wage supplements
- 5Includes evaluation and reporting requirements after 2 years
- 6Limits administrative costs to 10% of grant funds
Impact Areas
Child care workersState and tribal child care programsFamilies seeking child care servicesChild care providers and centersFederal and state budgets
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