Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to support economic development by providing financial assistance to Parents in Community Action, Inc. (PICA) for expanding its child care services. The specific area of focus is to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations necessary for accommodating more infants in their care facilities.

Main Provisions

• The bill appropriates $924,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026.
• This funding will be allocated to the commissioner of employment and economic development, who will then grant it to PICA.
• The funds are designated for the acquisition and installation of fire sprinkler systems in PICA's child care facilities.
• The installation of fire safety systems is intended to allow PICA to expand its services to include more infants by ensuring adherence to necessary regulations.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a one-time funding allocation specifically for fire safety improvements at PICA's facilities, which is not part of ongoing or regular funding arrangements previously existing in law.

Relevant Terms

economic development, child care services, fire safety regulations, fire sprinkler systems, fiscal year 2026, general fund, Parents in Community Action (PICA), infants, grant, compliance