Maryland SB467 extends funding for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program through fiscal year 2028.

Maryland SB467 amends the funding for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program, ensuring continued support for the initiative. The Governor is required to allocate $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, with a 10% increase each year through fiscal year 2024. For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the funding must remain at least equal to the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2024. This legislation ensures sustained financial backing for the program, which supports child care staff and administrators through credentialing and training vouchers.

Maryland SB467 extends funding for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program through fiscal year 2028.

Maryland SB467 amends the funding for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program, ensuring continued support for the initiative. The Governor is required to allocate $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, with a 10% increase each year through fiscal year 2024. For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the funding must remain at least equal to the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2024. This legislation ensures sustained financial backing for the program, which supports child care staff and administrators through credentialing and training vouchers.