CARE for Parenting Students Act expands eligibility for child care assistance to include students in accredited programs.

The CARE for Parenting Students Act amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to expand eligibility for child care assistance. It includes students in programs accredited by higher education institutions, recognized by the Department of Education, registered with the Department of Labor, or approved by state health agencies. The Act also authorizes additional appropriations of $850,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to support these efforts.

CARE for Parenting Students Act expands eligibility for child care assistance to include students in accredited programs.

The CARE for Parenting Students Act amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to expand eligibility for child care assistance. It includes students in programs accredited by higher education institutions, recognized by the Department of Education, registered with the Department of Labor, or approved by state health agencies. The Act also authorizes additional appropriations of $850,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to support these efforts.