Rural Child Care Access Act

Key Points

• This bill would create a grant program to help child care centers in small towns and rural areas. It focuses on places with fewer than 50,000 people that often struggle to find enough space for kids.
• Eligible centers could receive up to $4 million to build new buildings or fix up existing ones. The money can also be used to help train and keep child care workers in these communities.
• The plan would provide $250 million every year from 2027 through 2029. To get the money, centers must prove they need the financial help and show how the project will improve local child care.
• The government would be required to spread the money fairly across different parts of the country. They would also have to track the progress of these projects and report back to the public.

Impact Analysis

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