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TN HB0631
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Clemmons
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AI Summary
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Establishes a grant program through the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to fund nonprofit and faith-based child care programs serving children age 4 and younger
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Requires at least one-third (1/3) of funds appropriated to the office annually be allocated to this grant program
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Eligible programs must be licensed child care agencies in good standing with the Department of Human Services and charge families no more than 7% of household income for child care
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Priority given to applicants in "child care deserts" — census tracts with more than 50 children under age 5 that either lack a licensed child care agency or have at least 3 children per available slot
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Executive director must report annually to the General Assembly by March 1 on grant fund availability and disbursement; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 32; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 71, relative to the governor's office of faith-based and community initiatives.
Day Care
Last Action
Failed in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
2/26/2025