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MD HB185
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bernice Mireku-North
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AI Summary
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Extends mandatory $3,700,000 annual appropriation for the Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program through fiscal years 2027-2029, after the previous requirement covered fiscal years 2023-2025
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Repeals the specific statutory distribution formula that previously required $1,283,000 to existing providers at FY2022 levels, $1,917,000 for additional services, and $500,000 for new providers or expanded enrollment
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Grants the Department greater flexibility in awarding funds to child care providers serving children under age 6 with developmental delays, physical disabilities, or social-emotional-behavioral functioning delays
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Effective July 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on May 6, 2025
Legislative Description
Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Funding - Alterations
Appropriations
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 238
5/6/2025