To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to increase the availability of, and improve quality care for, children with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2787 aims to expand access to high-quality childcare for families with children who have disabilities. The bill would require states to dedicate at least five percent of their federal childcare grant funding toward specialized staff training, recruitment, and technical assistance specifically for disability care. Additionally, it would establish new federal grants and low-interest loans to help public and nonprofit organizations create more inclusive childcare programs, as well as care options for infants and families needing services during evenings and weekends.
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