Bill 119 s 169, also known as the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Expansion Act, aims to provide assistance to states in expanding their child care workforce and facilities. The bill seeks to address the growing need for quality child care services by supporting projects that will increase the number of child care providers and improve the quality of child care facilities.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions for funding grants to states to support workforce development programs for child care providers, such as training and professional development opportunities. It also allocates funds for states to invest in the construction, renovation, and expansion of child care facilities to ensure that families have access to safe and high-quality child care options.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the affordability and accessibility of child care services for families, particularly low-income families. This includes provisions for increasing subsidies for child care expenses and expanding eligibility criteria for families in need of financial assistance.
Overall, Bill 119 s 169 aims to address the critical shortage of quality child care services in the United States by providing states with the resources and support needed to expand their child care workforce and facilities. By investing in the early childhood education and care sector, the bill seeks to improve outcomes for children and families across the country.