HF2582 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Child care improvement grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3047
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds to support child care improvement through grants in Minnesota. The funds aim to enhance the quality and availability of child care services, contributing to the development of children and supporting working families.
Main Provisions
- The bill appropriates $2,500,000 for each fiscal year (2026 and 2027) from the workforce development fund.
- The funds will be used by the commissioner of children, youth, and families to issue child care improvement grants as outlined in existing Minnesota statutes.
- These improvement grants are intended to facilitate advancements in child care facilities and services.
Significant Changes
The bill establishes a specific budget allocation for child care improvement, specifying a total of $5,000,000 to be dedicated over two years. This allocation is designed to boost efforts towards updating and improving child care infrastructure and services, thereby addressing potential gaps in quality and availability.
Relevant Terms
child care improvement, grants, workforce development fund, commissioner of children youth and families, fiscal appropriation, child care services, budget allocation.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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