08/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2024 15:40
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis, alongside five of his Republican Senate colleagues, recently introduced The Child Care and Development Block Grant(CCDBG) Reauthorization Act of 2024, legislation that strengthens child care services, increases the supply of child care providers, and improves the program to support families and providers in the pursuit of quality, affordable child care.
"I am proud to support working families across North Carolina by co-sponsoring this bill that enhances parental choice, improves access to affordable care, and strengthens our child care infrastructure," said Senator Tillis. "The CCDBG Reauthorization Act is commonsense legislation channeling federal child care assistance through a program with a proven track record of success, and is a critical step forward in ensuring that every family has the quality child care they deserve."
Background:
The bill has been endorsed by the First Five Years Fund, Save the Children, First Five Nebraska, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Early Care and Education Consortium, and Buffett Early Childhood Institute.
The CCDBG Reauthorization Act of 2024 builds on the historically bipartisan CCDBG program which has assisted working families with their child care needs for over 30 years.
Specifically, the reauthorization:
Full text of the bill is available HERE.
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