Workers Need Child Care Act
Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 37 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB0315, titled the "Workers Need Child Care Act," establishes a Child Care Infrastructure Fund within the state general fund to support the alignment of child care services with workforce development needs. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to administer the fund, which will provide grants to nonprofit entities for establishing new licensed child care agencies. Key provisions include the allocation of funds for program administration and evaluation, with a limit on administrative expenses not exceeding 5% of the total appropriated amount.
Tennessee SB0315, titled the "Workers Need Child Care Act," establishes a Child Care Infrastructure Fund within the state general fund to support the alignment of child care services with workforce development needs. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to administer the fund, which will provide grants to nonprofit entities for establishing new licensed child care agencies. Key provisions include the allocation of funds for program administration and evaluation, with a limit on administrative expenses not exceeding 5% of the total appropriated amount.
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Yarbro, Jeff
114th General Assembly
January 27, 2025
February 12, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee