A2663

Establishes child care costs reimbursement grant program in DCF; appropriates $500,000.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a child care costs reimbursement grant program in the Department of Children and Families; appropriates $500,000.

This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Children and Families to reimburse eligible parents or guardians for child care tuition costs due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Eligible parents or guardians must be employed full-time or part-time and have a child enrolled in a licensed child care center because of school closures or remote instruction. The commissioner will establish criteria for awarding grants, review applications, allocate funds, and determine grant amounts.

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Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee