S.281

Essential Relief for Child Care Act

Introduced·3/13/25

North Carolina S281 allocates $50 million to continue child care stabilization grants for 2024-2025.

North Carolina S281, the Essential Relief for Child Care Act, appropriates $50 million from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education. This funding aims to sustain compensation grants for child care stabilization, addressing the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child care providers and families. The act emphasizes the importance of accessible child care for economic growth and aims to prevent the closure of an estimated 20% of child care facilities in the state.

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Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

Withdrawn From Com