NC H1117

Transfers $121,396,240 from the Coronavirus Relief Reserve to the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the 2019-2020 fiscal year to address child care provider needs during COVID-19.

Allocates up to $100,000,000 for increased bonuses for child care teachers and staff during the pandemic.

Provides $15,146,240 for health and sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment, and deep cleaning services for child care programs.

Allocates $500,000 to cover out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 testing for child care providers and children in facilities with confirmed cases.

Appropriates $5,750,000 to hire 52 local child care health consultants and one state-level supervisor to provide health consultation services and technical assistance for COVID-19 response and special health care needs.

Appropriates $16,200,000 from the General Fund for the 2020-2021 fiscal year to provide two weeks of paid sick leave at 100% wages for all child care teachers and staff.

Requires the Division of Child Development and Early Education to report on fund usage by March 1, 2021.