NC S677

Department of Administration must report by March 31, 2026 on feasibility of using obsolete or underutilized state-owned buildings for childcare facilities prioritizing state employees

State construction or renovation projects exceeding $5,000,000 for buildings with 250+ workers must include a childcare or adult day care center, unless it would delay the project 6+ months or increase costs by 10%+

$5 million appropriated for a pilot program establishing three childcare centers on state property for state employees, with priority given to small providers operating five or fewer facilities; centers must operate apprenticeship programs with colleges

$6 million appropriated for county grants to establish third-shift childcare for first responders, prioritizing unused county-owned buildings

Community colleges and UNC system institutions must study and report by March 31, 2026 on feasibility of implementing publicly available childcare programs on campuses, with $100,000 appropriated to each system for the studies