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A 8862

Establishes the immigrant in-home child care training pilot program in the office for new Americans to help immigrants establish licensed in-home daycare services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phara Souffrant Forrest

Establishes an immigrant in-home child care training pilot program run by the Office for New Americans to help immigrants establish licensed in-home daycare services.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 8862

Summary of Bill A 8862

Overview

Bill A 8862 would establish a new immigrant in-home child care training pilot program within the Office for New Americans. The goal is to help immigrant individuals establish licensed in-home daycare services. The bill was introduced on June 9, 2025 and referred to the Governmental Operations committee. Phara Souffrant Forrest is listed as the primary sponsor.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a targeted pilot program to support immigrant residents in starting legally compliant, in-home daycare operations.
  • Leverage the Office for New Americans to provide training, resources, and guidance to participants, with the aim of expanding access to licensed in-home childcare and promoting immigrant entrepreneurship.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s title and summary)

  • Establishment of an immigrant in-home child care training pilot program.
  • Location of program administration: Office for New Americans.
  • Purpose: assist immigrants in establishing licensed in-home daycare services.
  • Specific program details (eligibility criteria, curriculum, licensing standards, duration, geographic scope, participant caps, and funding) are not provided in the information available here. These elements would be defined in the full text of the bill.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Immigrant individuals seeking to start or formalize in-home daycare operations.
  • Families and children who might benefit from increased access to licensed in-home childcare.
  • Licensing and regulatory agencies overseeing home-based childcare.
  • The Office for New Americans, which would administer the pilot.

Funding, Timing, and Process

  • The summarized material does not provide dollar amounts, funding sources, or specific timelines beyond the pilot concept.
  • The bill’s current status is “Referred to Governmental Operations,” indicating it is in the early legislative stage and may undergo amendments in committee.
  • Introduced and sponsored by Phara Souffrant Forrest (primary).

Next Steps and Open Questions

  • What are the eligibility requirements for participants?
  • How long will the pilot run, and how many providers will participate?
  • What licensing standards and training curriculum would be used?
  • What funding level is allocated, and how will funds be disbursed?
  • How will success be measured (outcomes, compliance, participant outcomes)?
  • Will there be a sunset clause or required reporting to the Legislature?

Bottom Line

A 8862 proposes a targeted, government-administered pilot to help immigrant residents establish licensed in-home childcare. Details on implementation, funding, and metrics will be defined in the full bill text as it progresses through committee and legislative consideration.

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

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