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This bill establishes two key programs to support early childhood educators: a loan assistance program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and a grant program managed by the Department of Education. Under the HHS program, eligible early childhood educators can receive up to $6,000 annually for up to 5 years to help repay their educational loans, provided they work full-time at a qualified childcare provider that receives Child Care and Development Block Grant funding. For the Education Department's program, eligible students enrolled in early childhood education degree or certificate programs can receive grants of up to $4,000 per academic year, with a service obligation to work in a licensed early learning program for at least one academic year after completing their education. If grant recipients fail to meet their service requirement, the grants will be converted to an unsubsidized loan with flexible repayment terms. Both programs aim to address workforce challenges in early childhood education by providing financial incentives for individuals to enter and remain in the field. The bill authorizes $25 million for the HHS loan assistance program and $10 million for the Education Department's grant program for fiscal years 2026-2031, with provisions for administrative oversight and reporting to Congress.

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