Bill > SB882

This bill establishes the Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program as a permanent program in the Department of Education. It provides grants to local jurisdictions or child care licensing regions to establish and support programs aimed at increasing the supply and sustainability of family child care providers, particularly in areas with high poverty and unemployment rates or lack of available child care. The bill also requires the Governor to include an annual appropriation of $450,000 to the program in the budget through fiscal year 2026.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0882?ys=2024RS