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SF3047 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Child care improvement grants appropriation

Related bill: HF2582

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to provide financial support for child care facilities through improvement grants. This aims to enhance the quality, safety, and capacity of child care services available in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $2,500,000 each for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, drawn from the workforce development fund.
  • Grant Purpose: Grants are designated specifically for improving child care facilities, ensuring these environments are both safe and conducive to child development.
  • Administrative Costs: The bill makes a provision that limits administrative costs to allow more funds to be directed towards the improvements themselves.

Significant Changes

This piece of legislation marks a focused investment into improving child care infrastructure, which is part of a broader strategy to support families and child care providers within Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

child care improvement grants, workforce development fund, funding allocation, administrative costs, child care infrastructure, Minnesota child care

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New funding allocated for the fiscal year 2026 and 2027."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill allocates funds for child care improvement grants under section 142D.20.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts distribution method and targets specific criteria for grant eligibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "142D.20",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section mentions an exception to existing administrative cost limitations.",
      "modified": [
        "Alters the percentage allowed for administrative costs under specific appropriations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.98",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
  }
]

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