H.R.8590

CARE for Parenting Students Act Childcare Access for all Recognized Education for Parenting Students Act

Introduced·4/29/26

CARE for Parenting Students Act authorizes additional funding for child care assistance for students.

The CARE for Parenting Students Act amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to clarify eligibility for child care assistance. It includes 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 authorizes $850,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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History

Apr 29

House

Introduced in House

Apr 29

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.