In CommitteeFiled Apr 29, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 29, 2026
Summary
The CARE for Parenting Students Act broadens which student‑parent programs can receive child‑care assistance under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. It adds accredited higher‑education programs and certain state‑approved training programs to the list of eligible entities, and earmarks $850 million each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to support the assistance. The aim is to help student parents afford child care while they pursue their education.
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