A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Childcare Access for all Recognized Education for Parenting Students Act," seeks to clarify eligibility for certain student populations. It specifically targets child care assistance available under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The legislation aims to expand the definition of parental activity to include various educational programs. These include programs accredited by institutions of higher education or agencies recognized by the Department of Education. It also covers programs registered with the Department of Labor or approved by various State departments for nursing assistant certification. Finally, the bill authorizes $850,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out these purposes.
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- Scored +10
Would students be better off under this?
Directly expands childcare eligibility and funding for parenting students.
- Scored +10
Does this make child care cost less?
The bill directly expands eligibility and funding for childcare assistance for parenting students.
- Scored +9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Provides critical financial support for child care to those who cannot afford it.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases government spending by authorizing $850 million annually from 2027-2031.
- Scored -3
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
It increases federal spending without identified funding offsets.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes an additional $4.25 billion in spending over five years.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Eligibility for Assistance: By amending Section 658P(4)(C)(i), the bill includes several types of educational programs in the definition of parental activity. This includes programs accredited by institutions of higher education, programs recognized by the Department of Education, and programs registered with the Department of Labor or a State department of labor. This provides clearer paths for students in these programs to access child care assistance. (Section 2)
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Support for Nursing Students: The bill specifically includes programs approved by a State, State board of nursing, or State department of health required to license or certify nursing assistants. This ensures that individuals pursuing nursing assistant certifications are recognized under the parental activity guidelines. (Section 2)
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Increased Funding for Programs: The bill authorizes $850,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. This provides specific funding to support the implementation of these provisions. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Directly expands childcare eligibility and funding for parenting students. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Provides critical financial support for child care to those who cannot afford it. Would women be better off under this? — Women are statistically the primary caregivers and would benefit most from expanded childcare assistance. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Specifically targets parenting students who are often in the young adult demographic. Would children be better off under this? — Increases funding and access to childcare services for children of students. Would men be better off under this? — Beneficial for fathers who are also parenting students. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Beneficial for older parents returning to school. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — May provide support for middle-income students depending on grant eligibility. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Parenting students in minority communities often face higher barriers to childcare access. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Parenting students in minority communities often face higher barriers to childcare access. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Beneficial for LGBTQ+ parents pursuing education. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Parenting students in minority communities often face higher barriers to childcare access. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Parenting students in minority communities often face higher barriers to childcare access. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Beneficial for all parenting students regardless of race.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The bill directly expands eligibility and funding for childcare assistance for parenting students. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Reducing childcare costs for students helps them complete education, which is a primary path out of poverty. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Expanding childcare for students significantly benefits women, who are primary caregivers. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Childcare assistance often disproportionately benefits marginalized communities who face higher barriers to education.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Increased education and childcare support can lead to a more skilled workforce. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases government spending by authorizing $850 million annually from 2027-2031. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — It increases federal spending without identified funding offsets. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes an additional $4.25 billion in spending over five years.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — By providing childcare assistance, the overall cost of attending college is reduced for parents.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal funding and sets federal standards for program eligibility.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Support for nursing assistant certification programs may increase the number of healthcare workers.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia