HB561

Maryland Child Care Credential Program - Extension of Funding

Complete·5/26/26

Maryland HB561 extends funding for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program through fiscal year 2028 and beyond.

Maryland HB561 ensures continued funding for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program, which supports staff and administrator credentials in child care. The bill mandates that the Governor allocates funds for the program, starting with $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2021, increasing by 10% each year through fiscal year 2024. For fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent year, the funding must remain at least equal to the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2024.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

118 Yea

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13 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing

Feb 24

1:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 26

House

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 623

Apr 10

House

House Concurs Senate Amendments

Apr 10

House

Third Reading Passed (118-13)