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Key Legislation Before Congress

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization

CCDBG is the primary federal funding stream for child care in the United States. Each state determines how the funds will be used within broad federal parameters. CCDBG provides funds for subsidies and for quality investments.

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• NACCRRA's Recommendations on CCDBG
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Higher Education Act

The authorization for programs in the Higher Education Act (HEA), that support students, teachers, and institutions of higher education is set to expire. From loan forgiveness for child care providers to child care offered on campus, important issues will be determined this year.

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• NACCRRA's Recommendations to Congress on HEA Reauthorization

Budget Resolution & Budget Reconciliation

The budget resolution is an internal Congressional document giving Committees guidance with regard to how much spending they can allocate. It's analogous to a blueprint, which essentially sets Congressional spending priorities. The budget reconciliation bill is generally is used to "reconcile" savings to comply with the budget resolution.

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

TANF assists primarily single parents with young children to enter the workforce and become self-sufficient. The program is meant to provide a temporary safety-net for poor families. Child care is a critical link between work and welfare.

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• NACCRRA's Recommendations on TANF

Head Start Reauthorization

Head Start was last reauthorized in 1998. Nearly 1 million low income children participate in the program, helping them to start school ready to learn. Much more than preschool, Head Start offers health, nutrition, screening for developmental delays and a variety of social services. Child care is critical for many Head Start parents and children.

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• NACCRRA's Recommendations on Head Start