To clarify the eligibility of certain student populations for child care assistance under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

Q: What does Preamble of To clarify the eligibility of certain student populations for child care assistance under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. do?

This bill aims to clarify the eligibility of certain student populations for child care assistance. The legislation addresses the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of To clarify the eligibility of certain student populations for child care assistance under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Childcare Access for all Recognized Education for Parenting Students Act'' or ``CARE for Parenting Students Act''.

Q: What does PARENTAL ACTIVITY. of To clarify the eligibility of certain student populations for child care assistance under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. do?

This section amends Section 658P(4)(C)(i) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The amendment inserts language to expand the definition of 'program' to include programs accredited by higher education institutions, agencies recognized by the Department of Education, or registered with the Department of Labor or a State equivalent. The expanded definition also includes programs approved by a State, State board of nursing, or State department of health as required to license or certify nursing assistants.

Q: What does AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS. of To clarify the eligibility of certain student populations for child care assistance under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. do?

This section authorizes additional appropriations for the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The authorized amount is $850,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031. These appropriations are in addition to amounts already authorized under section 658B of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/29/2026

Author: Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the definition of eligible child care programs to include those accredited by higher education institutions or approved by state health or nursing agencies.
It authorizes an additional $850 million annually, from 2027 through 2031, for the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act.
The legislation clarifies eligibility for child care assistance for student populations under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

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