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HF 1336

Child care improvement grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Coulter and 1 co-sponsor

HF 1336 would provide state funding via grants to improve Minnesota child care facilities and services, boosting quality and access for providers and families.

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Bill Summary · HF 1336

Summary of HF 1336 (2025) — Child care improvement grants funding provided, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 1336 is a Minnesota bill introduced on February 24, 2025 with the intention of providing funding for child care improvement grants. The bill’s title indicates that it would authorize appropriations to support grant programs aimed at improving child care facilities or services. A companion bill exists in the Senate as SF 1897.

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide funding specifically for child care improvement grants.
  • Establish or authorize a grant program intended to enhance the quality, accessibility, or capacity of child care services in Minnesota.
  • Align with existing policy areas related to children, child care, and child care facilities.

Key Provisions (available text not provided)

  • The full text of HF 1336 is not included in the materials provided, so detailed provisions (eligibility criteria, grant amounts, award periods, the administering agency, match requirements, reporting, and oversight mechanisms) are not specified here.
  • The bill’s title and summary suggest an appropriation mechanism to support grants for improvements; exact program design elements would be defined in the bill’s text and any accompanying fiscal notes.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Child care providers and facilities seeking improvements (e.g., infrastructure, quality enhancements, safety upgrades) that could qualify for grants.
  • Secondary: Families who rely on child care services and rely on state support for higher-quality options; state agencies responsible for administering grants (likely the Department of Human Services or a related agency, though the specific agency is not stated in the provided materials).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: February 24, 2025.
  • First Reading/Referral: Referred to the committee on Children and Families Finance and Policy (as part of introduction).
  • Legislative Action: February 26, 2025 — author Coulter added as an author.
  • Related Legislation: Companion bill SF 1897 (Senate).
  • Status notes are limited to these actions; no further committee actions or floor votes are listed in the provided excerpt.

Fiscal Implications

  • The bill’s title indicates that money would be appropriated to fund the grants program. Specific appropriation amounts, funding sources, fiscal years, and any ongoing or one-time considerations would be detailed in the bill language and fiscal notes, which are not included here.

Potential Impact

  • If enacted, HF 1336 could expand access to higher-quality child care by providing targeted funding for facility and program improvements.
  • Providers could use grants to address infrastructure, safety, staffing, or program quality enhancements, potentially benefiting families through more reliable, higher-quality care options.

Next Steps for Review

  • Review the full bill text to confirm eligibility rules, grant criteria, administration, reporting requirements, and funding details.
  • Compare with SF 1897 to understand Senate considerations and any differences between the House and Senate proposals.
  • Monitor committee actions in the Children and Families Finance and Policy committee for amendments, fiscal notes, and potential floor votes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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