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VA SB3
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lashrecse Aird
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Program administered by the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to provide state matching funds for employers who contribute to their employees' child care costs at eligible mixed delivery providers
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Defines participating employers as those with at least one Virginia employee working 20 or more calendar weeks per year, with small businesses (fewer than 50 employees) given priority for funding awards
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Distributes program funds on a first-come, first-served basis through third-party administrators, with specific match amounts and eligibility requirements to be set in the general appropriation act
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Allows flexibility for additional funding contributions from philanthropic organizations, military programs, local governments, and economic development agencies
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Requires the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to submit an interim report by September 1, 2028, and a final summative report by September 1, 2030, with unexpended funds remaining available through June 30, 2030
Legislative Description
Employee Child Care Assistance Pilot Program; established, reports.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026