Search Results: keywords:"affordable child care"

  • S. 5033 — To amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,922

    S. 5033 aims to update the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. This bill seeks to provide grants to higher education institutions to help eligible student parents access affordable child care services. Grants range from...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5033 is a plan to help college students who have kids by giving money to schools so they can make child care less expensive. The schools will get different amounts of money, and they need to use it in a way that helps everyone, especially those who might need extra help.

  • H. R. 9068 — To assist States in carrying out projects to expand the child care workforce and child care facilities in the States, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,640

    H. R. 9068, introduced by Mr. Harder of California and Mr. Fitzpatrick, aims to expand the child care workforce and facilities in the United States. The bill proposes grants to States and Tribal entities to support projects that develop the child care workforce and improve...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 9068 is a plan to help states make more and better places for kids to go while their parents are busy, by giving money to build and fix these places and help the people who take care of the kids learn more. It wants to make sure all kids can find fun and safe places, even when it's not a regular time to go.

  • S. 4880 — To implement or strengthen programs that increase the supply of quality child care services by enhancing the wages of child care workers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,571

    S. 4880 aims to enhance child care services by creating a pilot program that provides financial grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations. These grants are meant to supplement the wages of child care workers, making it easier to attract and keep qualified...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to give money to places like states and tribes to help pay child care workers more, so more people will want to work in child care, and there will be more and better babysitters for kids.

  • H. R. 581 — To assist States in carrying out projects to expand the child care workforce and child care facilities in the States, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,638

    H.R. 581 is a bill that proposes to provide grants to U.S. States and tribal entities to help expand the child care workforce and facilities. These grants aim to increase access to affordable, quality child care, especially in areas with limited options, known as "child care...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 581 is a bill that wants to help states build more places where kids can be taken care of and train more people to take care of kids, especially in places where there aren’t many child care options. It plans to spend a lot of money over several years to make sure more kids can go to safe and good places while their parents are busy.