Establishes a child care solutions fund to support wage enhancements for child care workers.

The bill creates a child care solutions fund under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The fund will receive moneys from various sources, including state appropriations, interest, and private donations. HHS will use the fund to provide a state match of $2 for every $1 of private investment a community obtains to increase the wages of child care workers. The bill also requires HHS to establish eligibility requirements for communities and to report annually on fund usage and impact.

Establishes a child care solutions fund to support wage enhancements for child care workers.

The bill creates a child care solutions fund under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The fund will receive moneys from various sources, including state appropriations, interest, and private donations. HHS will use the fund to provide a state match of $2 for every $1 of private investment a community obtains to increase the wages of child care workers. The bill also requires HHS to establish eligibility requirements for communities and to report annually on fund usage and impact.