Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to support child care facilities operated by Parents in Community Action, Inc. (PICA) in ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. This is to facilitate the expansion of child care services to include infants.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $924,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development. These funds are specifically designated for a grant to PICA.
• Child Care Facility Upgrades: The funds will be used for the acquisition and installation of fire sprinkler systems in PICA's child care facilities. This upgrade is necessary to meet fire safety regulations.

Significant Changes

• One-time Funding: The appropriation is a one-time allocation specifically aimed at helping PICA expand its services to care for infants by ensuring safety compliance through the installation of fire sprinklers.

Relevant Terms

• Economic development
• Child care services
• Fire safety regulations
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Funding appropriation
• Parents in Community Action (PICA)