Bill > HB2932

This bill appropriates $100,000 and creates one full-time equivalent position within the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to fund an early childhood grant writer. The grant writer's primary responsibilities include identifying grants specifically for early childhood educational and care services targeting children from birth to five years old, helping providers apply for these grants, assisting providers in obtaining necessary licensures, and providing guidance on executing grant awards. By September 1, 2027, the department is required to submit a detailed report to key state leadership (including the senate president, house speaker, governor, and secretary of state) that documents the number of successful grant awards obtained, the total dollar value of those awards, and the number of individuals and organizations that received the grants. This bill aims to support and expand early childhood education and care services by providing specialized professional assistance in securing financial resources for providers.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83412