SF3047
Child care improvement grants appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
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
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
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