HB1653

In children and youth, providing for child-care center assistance grants.

Introduced·6/24/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1653 establishes child-care center assistance grants for rural counties with low population density.

Pennsylvania HB1653 creates a competitive grant program for nonprofit early childhood education organizations and public school districts to offer child care in rural counties. The Department of Human Services will award grants to new child-care centers in counties with a population density under 291 people per square mile. Grant applicants must demonstrate at least one partnership with a local business to cover a portion of child-care fees for employees. Grant funds can be used for land purchase, facility construction, renovation, and two years of staff salary supplements.

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History

Jun 24, 2025

House

Referred to Education