,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cafh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #h1 #bjbj,mr4 ,booker 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,ms4 ,harris1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 and ,ms4 ,warren7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to establish competitive ,federal grants that will empower community colleges and minority-serving institutions to become incubators for infant and toddler child care talent1 training1 and access on their campuses and in their communities1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,preparing and ,resourcing ,our ,student ,parents and ,early ,childhood ,teachers ,act or the ,,prospect ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,findings4,,title ,i--,establishment of infant and toddler child care leadership grants,sec4 #aja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajc4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,a--,general provisions,sec4 #aaa4 ,program authorized4,sec4 #aab4 ,application2 selection criteria4,sec4 #aac4 ,amount1 duration1 and administration of grants4,subtitle ,b--,planning and implementation grants,sec4 #aba4 ,grants authorized4,sec4 #abb4 ,planning grants4,sec4 #abc4 ,access grants providing infant and toddler child care for community college or minority-serving institution student parents4,sec4 #abd4 ,impact grants4,sec4 #abe4 ,pipeline grants4,sec4 #abf4 ,evaluation criteria for grants4,sec4 #abg4 ,report to ,congress4,sec4 #abh4 ,nondiscrimination in programs and activities4,,title ,,ii--,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,program,sec4 #bja4 ,eligibility4,sec4 #bjb4 ,conforming amendments4,sec4 #bjc4 ,increased ,federal matching payments for child care4,,title ,,iii--,outreach regarding the dependent care allowance for ,federal student aid ,sec4 #cja4 ,sharing dependent care allowance information for ,federal student aid4 #c4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,a child's brain grows at a faster rate between birth and age #c than at any later point in the child's lifetime4 7#b7 ,decades of research shows that children under age #c that receive quality child care are more likely to have the behavioral1 cognitive1 and language skills development necessary for success in school1 college1 and life4 7#c7 ,according to a #bjah survey1 #hc percent of parents with a child under age #e responded that finding quality1 affordable child care was a serious problem in their area4 7#d7 ,in #bjag1 on average1 center-based child care for an infant cost #fa percent more than for a preschooler1 over #aa1jjj annually per child1 and in #bh ,states1 more than the cost of public college tuition4 7#e7 ,in the #bjae-bjaf academic year1 approximately #d1cjj1jjj postsecondary education students were raising children while in college1 and over half of those students had children preschool-aged or younger4 7#f7 ,according to a #bjaf survey1 #ie percent of child care centers at #b-year and #d-year colleges across the ,united ,states had a waiting list1 with the average list containing #hb children4 7#g7 ,student parents were #bj percent more likely to leave college without a degree than students without children4 7#h7 ,the ,child ,care ,access ,means ,parents in ,school ,federal ,grant program under subpart #g of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;e et seq47 helps over #c1cjj students at institutions of higher education afford child care each year1 but this program impacts just #j4e percent of the entire student parent population1 and many institutions of higher education do not open their subsidized child care programs to children under age #c4 7#i7 ,the share of community colleges and #d-year institutions of higher education with on-campus child care has been in decline4 ,community colleges saw a #aj percent decrease in the number of campuses with child care between #bjjb and #bjag4 7#aj7 ,student parents are more likely to be enrolled at community colleges and minority-serving institutions than other institutions of higher education4 ,over a quarter of all community college students are parents1 and in the #bjae-bjaf academic year1 #dj percent of ,black women attending college were parents1 #c times the rate for ,white male college students4 7#aa7 ,community colleges and minority-serving institutions lead the higher education sector in educating infant and toddler child care providers1 especially child care providers of color1 so they are the optimal actors for driving quality infant and toddler child care access in their regions4 ,i ,establishment of infant and toddler child care leadership grants #aja4 ,purpose ,the purposes of this title are to expand access to infant and toddler child care for children of students at public community colleges and at minority-serving institutions and to grow1 diversify1 and strengthen the workforce pipeline of highly effective infant and toddler child care providers1 especially in communities of color and infant and toddler child care deserts4 #ajb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,community college ,the term community college means a public institution of higher education1 as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a771 that provides an educational program of not less than #b years that culminates in an associate degree and is acceptable for full credit toward a baccalaureate degree4 7#b7 ,community college or minority-serving institution student parent ,the term community college or minority-serving institution student parent means an individual who-- 7,a7 is a parent or legal guardian of a child who qualifies for infant and toddler child care2 and 7,b7 is a full-time or part-time student at a community college or minority-serving institution participating in an eligible entity4 7#c7 ,culturally responsive teaching ,the term culturally responsive teaching means teaching-- 7,a7 using the cultural characteristics1 experiences1 and perspectives of ethnically diverse students as conduits for teaching them more effectively2 and 7,b7 based on understanding the influences of race1 culture1 and ethnicity in teaching and learning and using the cultural experiences and contributions of different ethnic groups as instrumental tools for teaching academic and social knowledge and skills4 7#d7 ,drop-in ,the term drop-in1 when used with respect to child care-- 7,a7 means child care that-- 7i7 does not require prescheduling a definite number of scheduled days or hours per week2 or 7ii7 is short term1 such as less than #e hours per day2 and 7,b7 includes child care described in subparagraph 7,a7 that requires parents to provide #bd-;hour notice before using the child care or provides child care subject to availability4 7#e7 ,dual language learner ,the term dual language learner means a child who-- 7,a7 is acquiring #b or more languages at the same time2 or 7,b7 is learning a second language while continuing to develop the child's first language1 including a child who may also be identified by a ,state or locality as bilingual or limited ,english proficient or as an ,english language learner1 an ,english learner1 or a child who speaks a language other than ,english4 7#f7 ,early childhood educator preparation program ,the term early childhood educator preparation program means a postsecondary course of study that-- 7,a7 is designed to prepare individuals to teach in early childhood settings serving children between birth and age #e2 and 7,b7 leads to a degree 7including an associate's1 bachelor's1 or graduate degree7 or a ,state or nationally recognized credential enabling individuals to teach in early childhood settings1 including a child development associate credential or a ,state teaching license4 7#g7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a community college2 7,b7 a minority-serving institution2 or 7,c7 a consortium of #b or more community colleges or minority-serving institutions4 7#h7 ,flex infant and toddler child care ,the term flex infant and toddler child care means infant and toddler child care for which a child is registered to attend weekly1 but for a total of less than five days per week4 7#i7 ,high school ,the term high school has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#aj7 ,infant and toddler child care ,the term infant and toddler child care means child care for children who are under the age of #c as of the first day of the academic year of the applicable community college or minority-serving institution4 7#aa7 ,infant and toddler child care desert ,the term infant and toddler child care desert means a community that the ,state or tribal entity involved determines has a low supply of quality1 affordable infant and toddler child care4 7#ab7 ,infant or toddler with a disability ,the term infant or toddler with a disability has the meaning given the term in section #fcb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adcb74 7#ac7 ,low-income ,the term low-income means an individual from a family with an income at or below #aej percent of the poverty line 7as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and revised annually in accordance with section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act7 applicable to a family of the size involved4 7#ad7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#ae7 ,nontraditional hours ,the term nontraditional hours means-- 7,a7 the hours before #i a4m4 and after #d p4m42 and 7,b7 any hours during weekends1 breaks during the academic year1 and holidays4 7#af7 ,on-campus ,the term on-campus1 when used with respect to a childcare center1 means a childcare center that is located on the campus of a community college or minority-serving institution4 7#ag7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#ah7 ,service area ,the term service area1 when used with respect to an eligible entity1 means the area served by the eligible entity4 7#ai7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 #ajc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title a total of #i1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 ,a ,general provisions #aaa4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available under section #ajc1 the ,secretary shall award to eligible entities-- 7#a7 planning grants under section #abb2 7#b7 access grants under section #abc1 which will provide free high-quality child care for as many as #ejj1jjj infants and toddlers who have a community college or minority-serving institution student parent1 helping to reduce barriers that impact the ability of community college or minority-serving institution student parents attending community college or a minority-serving institution to graduate1 and reducing their postgraduation debt2 7#c7 impact grants under section #abd1 which will expand the supply and quality of child care in the community by providing training1 mentorship1 technical support1 and expansion funding to new and existing child care providers in the service area of the eligible entity2 and 7#d7 pipeline grants under section #abe1 which will fund eligible entities to-- 7,a7 launch and expand early childhood educator preparation programs2 and 7,b7 form strategic partnerships with regional institutions to expand1 diversify1 and strengthen the workforce pipeline for infant and toddler care providers4 7b7 ,administration ,in administering this title1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services with respect to all grants carried out under this ,act2 and 7#b7 consult with the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration with respect to impact grants carried out under section #abd4 #aab4 ,application2 selection criteria 7a7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under subtitle ,b shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a landscape review on the need for infant and toddler child care within the current and prospective student populations of the eligible entity and in the broader service area of the eligible entity1 with an emphasis on community college or minority-serving institution student parents in communities of color and low-income parents2 7,b7 a landscape review of the infant and toddler care workforce within the service area of the eligible entity2 7,c7 a high-level vision 7which1 in the case of an eligible entity desiring a planning grant under section #abb1 will be clarified and adjusted through the needs assessment and activities carried out under the grant7 for how to leverage #a or more access1 impact1 or pipeline grants under subtitle ,b to enhance access and quality in the infant and toddler child care landscape of the service area of the eligible entity2 7,d7 a description of how the eligible entity will advance child development 7including social and emotional development71 family engagement1 and culturally responsive and linguistically responsive pedagogy for infant and toddler child care within its child care center or early childhood education programs 7as applicable71 through professional development1 required coursework1 or targeted outreach and enrollment2 7,e7 an assurance that the eligible entity will submit annual reports that document how funds were allocated and the impact of the grant2 7,f7 a commitment that wages for child care staff at each on-campus child care center of a participating community college or minority-serving institution during the grant period shall be-- 7i7 comparable to wages for elementary educators with similar credentials and experience in the ,state2 and 7ii7 at a minimum1 at a rate that is enough to provide a living wage for all child care staff2 and 7,g7 in the case of an impact1 access1 or pipeline grant under subtitle ,b1 an assurance that the eligible entity will continue to convene and consult an infant and toddler care committee described in section #abb7;a77#a74 7b7 ,selection criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants under subtitle ,b on a competitive basis1 in accordance with the priorities described in paragraph 7#b71 and in a manner that supports eligible entities that-- 7,a7 enroll a high percentage of students who are eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7 and who have children under age #c2 7,b7 are located within or in the immediate vicinity of an infant and toddler child care desert2 or 7,c7 have a clear and compelling plan for-- 7i7 in the case of a planning grant under section #abb1 carrying out the activities of the planning grant2 7ii7 in the case of an access grant under section #abc1 expanding access to free infant and toddler child care for community college or minority-serving institution student parents2 7iii7 in the case of an impact grant under section #abd1 expanding the supply and quality of child care in the community by providing training1 mentorship1 technical support1 and startup funding1 in collaboration with existing child care agencies and organizations2 or 7iv7 in the case of a pipeline grant under section #abe1 growing and strengthening the workforce pipeline of highly effective infant and toddler child care providers1 especially such providers serving infant and toddler child care deserts1 by expanding early childhood education programs or upgrading an on-campus child care center into a lab school4 7#b7 ,priorities in awarding grants ,in awarding grants under subtitle ,b1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable based on the strength of the applications and the availability of appropriations-- 7,a7 first1 ensure that not less than #hj percent of the funds appropriated for grants under subtitle ,b are awarded to eligible entities that are eligible institutions1 as defined in section #cab7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;b772 7,b7 second1 ensure that not less than #a eligible entity in each ,state is awarded a grant2 and 7,c7 third1 provide special consideration to applications described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,additional consideration and funding ,in awarding grants under subtitle ,b and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall provide special consideration1 and may provide additional funding as needed1 including funding to exceed the limits described in section #aac7;a71 for-- 7,a7 applications for access grants under section #abc that will provide-- 7i7 infant and toddler child care for children of all ages between birth and age #c2 7ii7 infant and toddler child care available during nontraditional hours2 7iii7 infant and toddler child care that has the supports and staffing needed for children who are dual language learners2 7iv7 infant and toddler child care that has the supports and staffing needed for children in need of trauma-informed care and infants and toddlers with disabilities1 which may include providing training for infant and toddler child care staff to support the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities or coordinating with service providers to deliver services under section #fai or part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adai2 #adca et seq472 and 7v7 child care and aftercare for children age #c and older1 especially for children that age out of the infant and toddler child care program supported under this title1 and for siblings of children enrolled in campus-sponsored infant and toddler care2 and 7,b7 applications for pipeline grants under section #abe that propose to-- 7i7 develop and teach courses on culturally responsive and linguistically responsive teaching in early childhood education2 and 7ii7 develop and teach courses on supporting infants and toddlers with disabilities who are under age #c4 7c7 ,prerequisites for access1 impact1 and pipeline grants ,an eligible entity shall receive and timely complete all requirements of a planning grant under section #abb before receiving an access1 impact1 or pipeline grant under section #abc1 #abd1 or #abe4 #aac4 ,amount1 duration1 and administration of grants 7a7 ,amount of grants ,each grant awarded under subtitle ,b to an eligible entity shall be in an amount of-- 7#a7 in the case of a grant awarded to an individual community college or minority-serving institution1 not more than #bj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in the case of a grant to a consortium of community colleges or minority-serving institutions1 not more than #bbj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,duration of grants ,a grant awarded under subtitle ,b shall be for a period of #d years1 except that a planning grant awarded under section #abb shall be for a period of #a year4 7c7 ,number of grants 7#a7 ,planning grants ,no eligible entity shall receive more than #a planning grant under section #abb4 7#b7 ,impact1 access1 and pipeline grants ,an eligible entity may receive multiple grants under sections #abc1 #abd1 and #abe1 including #b or more grants under different sections for the same grant period or for overlapping grant periods4 7d7 ,annual grant competitions ,the ,secretary shall conduct annual grant competitions for the grants under subtitle ,b4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title shall be construed to limit any program or grant established under any other ,federal law1 including the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 or the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq474 ,b ,planning and implementation grants #aba4 ,grants authorized ,from amounts made available under section #ajc1 the ,secretary shall award to eligible entities-- 7#a7 planning grants under section #abb1 to enable the eligible entities to assess the infant and toddler care needs of current and prospective community college or minority-serving institution student parents and the surrounding community and develop a detailed proposal to address such needs2 7#b7 access grants under section #abc1 which will provide free high-quality child care for up to #ejj1jjj children under the age of #c of community college or minority-serving institution student parents1 helping to reduce barriers that impact the ability of community college or minority-serving institution student parents to graduate1 and reducing their postgraduation debt2 7#c7 impact grants under section #abd1 which will expand the supply and quality of child care in the community by providing training1 mentorship1 technical support1 and expansion funding to new and existing child care providers in the service area of the eligible entities2 and 7#d7 pipeline grants under section #abe1 which will fund eligible entities to-- 7,a7 launch and expand early childhood educator preparation programs2 and 7,b7 form strategic partnerships with regional institutions to expand1 diversify1 and strengthen the workforce pipeline for infant and toddler child care providers4 #abb4 ,planning grants 7a7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to-- 7#a7 establish an infant and toddler child care committee that is reflective and inclusive of the community being served and composed of members who are-- 7,a7 student parents at the participating community college or minority-serving institution2 7,b7 faculty of any participating community college or minority-serving institution2 7,c7 representatives of a local educational agency 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja77 serving the service area of the eligible entity2 7,d7 where applicable1 a local public charter school provider2 7,e7 representatives of a local child care resource and referral agency2 and 7,f7 infant and toddler child care professionals 7such as representatives from a local ,head ,start or ,early ,head ,start program1 home-based infant and toddler child care providers1 and child care providers with expertise working with infants or toddlers with disabilities72 7#b7 conduct an infant and toddler child care needs assessment of current and prospective community college or minority-serving institution student parents1 the infant and toddler child care workforce1 and the service area of the eligible entity1 that includes information on the level of need for-- 7,a7 infant and toddler child care during nontraditional hours2 7,b7 #c-year-old child care1 toddler care1 and infant care2 7,c7 care for infants and toddlers with disabilities2 7,d7 care for children from households that speak a language other than ,english2 and 7,e7 child care in specific communities1 especially infant and toddler child care deserts2 7#c7 begin research1 outreach1 and planning for expanding access to free infant and toddler child care for community college or minority-serving institution student parents1 which may include drafting a delivery agreement with infant and toddler child care providers in the community to provide infant and toddler child care to community college or minority-serving institution student parents2 and 7#d7 develop a detailed proposal1 with a focus on the needs of parents of children under age #c1 to address those needs1 which may include applying for an impact1 access1 or pipeline grant under section #abc1 #abd1 or #abe4 7b7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #cj days after the end of a grant period under this section1 the eligible entity that received the grant shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary that includes-- 7#a7 the results of the needs assessment conducted under subsection 7a77#b72 7#b7 the detailed proposal developed under subsection 7a77#d72 and 7#c7 in the case of an eligible entity that desires an impact1 access1 or pipeline grant under section #abc1 #abd1 or #abe1 an application for the grant4 #abc4 ,access grants providing infant and toddler child care for community college or minority-serving institution student parents 7a7 ,use of grants ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to expand access to free infant and toddler child care for community college or minority-serving institution student parents by carrying out #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,paying the infant and toddler child care costs of community college or minority-serving institution student parents at an on-campus child care center1 ,state licensed off-campus child care center1 or ,state licensed or registered home-based child care provider4 7#b7 7,a7 ,operating an on-campus child care center that provides infant and toddler child care2 or 7,b7 contracting with a child care provider that is operating #a or more child care centers 7as of the date of the contract7 to operate an on-campus child care center that provides infant and toddler child care4 7#c7 ,coordinating with local child care resource and referral agencies for services such as helping community college or minority-serving institution student parents find infant and toddler child care4 7#d7 ,expanding the resources for existing on-campus child care centers1 as of the date of the application for the grant1 by-- 7,a7 expanding the space of the center for infant and toddler child care2 7,b7 purchasing equipment to be used for infant and toddler child care2 or 7,c7 hiring staff to accommodate additional children under the age of #c4 7#e7 ,lengthening the hours of an existing on-campus infant and toddler child care center or keeping the on-campus infant and toddler child care center open during breaks 7including summer74 7#f7 ,establishing capacity for drop-in infant and toddler child care or flex infant and toddler child care for the children of community college or minority-serving institution student parents4 7#g7 ,renovating campus facilities to allow for the operation of an on-campus child care center that-- 7,a7 satisfies the standards that apply to alterations or 7as applicable7 new construction under title ,,ii or ,,iii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq41 #abaha et seq471 as the case may be2 and 7,b7 7i7 meets a high-quality standard1 according to a ,state quality rating and improvement system or the standards applicable to an ,early ,head ,start program under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 or 7ii7 is accredited through the ,national ,association for the ,education of ,young ,children or another organization of similar expertise1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,requirements of on-,campus child care centers ,in order for an on-campus child care center of a community college or minority-serving institution participating in an eligible entity to be supported with funds from a grant under this section1 the on-campus child care center shall meet the following requirements3 7#a7 ,the child care center shall be licensed by the ,state and shall meet a high-quality standard described in subsection 7a77#g77;,b77i7 or be accredited in accordance with subsection 7a77#g77;,b77ii74 7#b7 ,children of community college or minority-serving institution student parents shall receive priority enrollment in the child care center1 with priority going first to low-income community college or minority-serving institution student parents1 although dependents of faculty and staff of the community college or minority-serving institution and community members may be enrolled once the enrollment needs of all requesting community college or minority-serving institution student parents are fulfilled4 7#c7 ,the child care center shall provide infant and toddler child care to children of community college or minority-serving institution student parents1 without regard as to whether the parent is a full-time or part-time student4 7#d7 ,not less than #he percent of the community college or minority-serving institution student parents using the on-campus child care center for infant and toddler child care shall be eligible to receive ,federal ,pell ,grants under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a71 except that the ,secretary may grant a waiver from this requirement if the ,secretary determines necessary4 7#e7 ,the child care center shall provide drop-in infant and toddler child care for community college and minority-serving institution student parents and may not impose minimum enrollment requirements for children of community college or minority-serving institution student parents4 ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations that specify the percentage of infant and toddler child care slots that must be reserved for drop-in infant and toddler child care under this paragraph4 7#f7 ,the child care center-- 7,a7 shall provide infant and toddler child care for children under the age of #c 7as of the first day of the academic year of the community college or minority-serving institution supporting the child care center7 of community college and minority-serving institution student parents for free2 7,b7 may charge faculty and staff of the community college or minority institution and community members fees1 using a sliding scale based on family income1 to enroll their children in the child care center2 and 7,c7 shall comply with the suspension and expulsion performance standard for ,head ,start programs under section #acjb4ag of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor standard4 7#g7 7,a7 ,the child care center shall maintain a continuity of care for the children of parents who-- 7i7 were community college or minority-serving institution student parents during any reasonable or unavoidable break in the parents' enrollment2 or 7ii7 transferred from a community college to a #d-year minority-serving institution during the student's enrollment at the #d-year institution4 7,b7 ,the child care center may charge a parent described in subparagraph 7,a7 a fee for the child care services provided during the period when the parent is not enrolled in the community college or minority-serving institution1 using a sliding scale based on family income during this period1 as long as the fee does not exceed #g percent of the family's income4 7#h7 ,the child care center shall pay its child care staff a wage that-- 7,a7 is comparable to wages for elementary educators with similar credentials and experience in the ,state2 and 7,b7 at a minimum1 provides a living wage for all child care staff of the child care center2 and 7#i7 ,the child care center1 if not a child care provider covered by subsection 7c7 of section #feh;,h of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;f71 shall comply with that section in the same manner and to the same extent as such a child care provider1 with respect to background checks for child care staff members 7including prospective child care staff members7 for the center4 7c7 ,consultation and reports 7#a7 ,consultation ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall1 for each year of the grant1 consult with an infant and toddler child care committee described in section #abb7;a77#b7 regarding the results of the grant and the contents of the annual report submitted to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,reports ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall1 for each year of the grant1 prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary that includes-- 7,a7 the number of community college or minority-serving institution student parents that received access to ,state licensed or registered child care because of the grant1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by age1 gender1 race and ethnicity1 family income1 disability status1 and full-time or part-time enrollment status in the community college or minority-serving institution2 7,b7 the number of children under age #c enrolled in each on-campus child care center supported under the grant1 disaggregated by age1 gender1 disability status1 marital status of parents1 and race and ethnicity2 7,c7 for each on-campus child care center supported under the grant1 the number of suspensions of children enrolled in the child care center1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by race and ethnicity1 gender1 and disability status2 7,d7 the demographics1 including race1 ethnicity1 and gender of the staff and leadership of all child care centers supported under the grant2 7,e7 the most frequent times of the day and days of the week1 and the average number of hours per week1 that on-campus child care centers were used by community college or minority-serving institution student parents1 and the child care hours per week provided to community college or minority-serving institution student parents1 disaggregated by child care provided at nontraditional hours and traditional daytime1 weekday child care2 7,f7 semester-to-semester persistence and fall-to-fall persistence rates of community college or minority-serving institution student parents with children enrolled in infant and toddler child care sponsored by the community college or minority-serving institution1 compared to the persistence rate of community college or minority-serving institution student parents with children under #c who are not enrolled in community college or minority-serving institution sponsored child care-- 7i7 collected in accordance with regulations promulgated by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in the aggregate and disaggregated as described in subparagraph 7,a7 and by the age of the children of the community college or minority-serving institution students2 7,g7 the degree or certificate completion rate of community college minority-serving institution student parents with children enrolled in child care that is sponsored by the community college or minority-serving institution and is not infant and toddler child care1 in the aggregate and disaggregated as described in such subparagraph and by the age of the children of the community college or minority-serving institution student parents2 and 7,h7 if grant funds are used to renovate campus facilities under subsection 7a77#g71 proof of the on-campus child care center's compliance with the standards that apply to alterations or 7as applicable7 new construction under title ,,ii or ,,iii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq41 #abaha et seq471 as the case may be4 7#c7 ,cross-tabulation ,in each report submitted by an eligible entity under paragraph 7#b71 the eligible entity shall also provide the information described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,f77ii7 of such paragraph cross-tabulated by1 at a minimum1 gender1 disability status1 and each major racial and ethnic group1 which shall be presented in a manner that-- 7,a7 is first anonymized and does not reveal personally identifiable information about an individual community college or minority-serving institution student parent or child enrolled in the child care center2 7,b7 does not include a number of individuals in any subgroup of community college or minority-serving institution student parents or children enrolled in the child care center that is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or that would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual2 and 7,c7 is consistent with the requirements of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 7d7 ,definition ,in subsection 7b77#i71 the term child care staff member means an individual-- 7#a7 who is employed by a child care center covered by subsection 7b7 for compensation2 or 7#b7 whose activities involve the care or supervision of children for1 or unsupervised access to children who are cared for or supervised by1 such a child care center4 #abd4 ,impact grants 7a7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under this section shall be used by eligible entities to expand the supply and quality of child care in the community by providing training1 mentorship1 technical support1 and startup funding1 in collaboration with existing 7as of the date of application for the grant7 child care agencies and organizations1 through carrying out #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,contracting with local child care resource and referral organizations to support onsite technical assistance for child care providers1 and training1 mentorships1 and business technical assistance related to existing 7as of the date of the grant7 or new start-up child care programs4 7#b7 ,contracting with local child care resource and referral organizations to provide staffed family child care networks1 such as a hub that supports a group of home-based care providers to promote high-quality care4 7#c7 ,establishing a network of child care providers in the community1 or partnering with an existing1 as of the date of application1 provider or network 7such as an ,early ,head ,start program operating in the community7 to facilitate provider access to training1 coaching1 mentorship1 licensure1 technical support1 and expansion funding4 7#d7 ,developing content for training for community child care providers 7including home-based providers and unlicensed providers7 on strong child care business practices and other supports and training the providers may require4 7#e7 ,compensating qualified individuals to deliver training for community members on providing high-quality child care4 7#f7 ,awarding microenterprise grants for ,state licensed1 qualified early childhood education professionals1 ,state licensed child care centers1 and ,state licensed or registered home-based child care providers to open a child care program that provides infant and toddler child care 1 or to expand infant and toddler child care 7including expanding access to serve infants or toddlers with disabilities7 at a child care program in areas with low access to affordable1 quality infant and toddler child care4 7#g7 ,developing and communicating clear pathways for community child care providers and current and prospective students of infant and toddler child care education1 particularly individuals with low incomes and from historically underrepresented groups1 to take advantage of professional development1 certificate1 and associate degree offerings1 for the purpose of advancing their skills and careers4 7#h7 ,prioritizing child care programs1 pathways1 and resources in communities of color and low-income communities4 7#i7 ,developing and delivering child care professional development and courses in languages other than ,english4 7b7 ,rule regarding professional development ,if an eligible entity elects to use grant funds under this section for professional development1 the eligible entity shall ensure that-- 7#a7 a portion of the professional development is open1 available1 and easily accessible to unlicensed child care providers and a portion of the professional development is available to ,state licensed or registered child care providers2 and 7#b7 not more than #cj percent of the funds provided through the grant under this section are allocated toward professional development4 7c7 ,consultation and reports 7#a7 ,consultation ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall1 for each year of the grant1 consult with an infant and toddler child care committee described in section #abb7;a77#b7 and the lead agency for the applicable ,state designated under section #feh;,d of the ,child ,care ,development and ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;b7 regarding the results of the grant and the contents of the annual report submitted to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,reports ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall1 for each year of the grant1 prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary that includes-- 7,a7 the number of child care providers that attended child care professional development sessions coordinated by the eligible entity under the grant1 and the type of training received2 7,b7 7i7 the number of child care providers fluent in a language other than ,english that received professional development through the grant1 including the number of such child care providers reached through the development and delivery of coursework in languages other than ,english2 and 7ii7 the number of such child care providers that received professional development through the grant and graduated with an infant toddler credential1 a child development associate credential1 or associate degree related to early childhood development2 7,c7 the number of community colleges or minority-serving institutions that joined or established networks of child care providers2 7,d7 the number of ,state licensed child care spots created for children under #c as a result of the training or microenterprise grants provided1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by location in an infant and toddler child care desert1 location in a community of color1 and1 for recipients of microenterprise grants under subsection 7a77#f71 race1 ethnicity1 and gender of recipient2 7,e7 the number of participants in mentorship programs supported under the grant1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 and gender2 and 7,f7 the number of community child care providers receiving technical support from the on-campus child care center or network or the child care resource and referral agency under the grant4 7#c7 ,cross-tabulation ,in each report submitted by an eligible entity under paragraph 7#b71 the eligible entity shall also provide the information described in paragraph 7#b77;,e7 cross-tabulated by1 at a minimum1 gender and each major racial and ethnic group1 which shall be presented in a manner that-- 7,a7 is first anonymized and does not reveal personally identifiable information about an individual participant in a mentorship program2 7,b7 does not include a number of individuals in any subgroup of mentorship program participants that is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or that would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual2 and 7,c7 is consistent with the requirements of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 #abe4 ,pipeline grants 7a7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under this section shall be used by eligible entities to grow and strengthen the workforce pipeline of highly effective infant and toddler child care providers1 especially such providers serving infant and toddler child care deserts1 through carrying out #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,establishing-- 7,a7 an associate degree program that includes not less than #b courses specifically on infants and toddlers2 or 7,b7 a stackable child development associate credential1 infant toddler credential1 or early childhood education certificate1 that can be incorporated into a higher-level credential or certificate4 7#b7 ,hiring faculty to adopt and teach previously developed competency-based high-quality infant-toddler courses1 or to develop and teach infant-toddler courses1 which may include courses required for an infant or toddler care certificate1 such as courses on child growth and development1 the physical and nutritional needs of children1 communicating with families1 language development1 child mental health1 supporting infants and toddlers with disabilities1 and effective interactions with children4 7#c7 ,developing and executing a plan for increased coordination between an early childhood educator preparation program of a participating community college or minority-serving institution and an on-campus child care center of the community college or minority-serving institution1 to enhance the quality of both the child care and the early childhood educator preparation program4 7#d7 ,creating or enhancing a partnership between a participating community college and a #d-year degree-granting institution1 to support and coordinate associate degree programs or provide for articulation agreements in early childhood education with related baccalaureate degree programs4 7#e7 ,upgrading an on-campus child care center into a child care lab school for the purpose of facilitating early childhood educator preparation program practicum work1 which may include installing one-way observation windows or live-feed cameras4 7#f7 ,awarding microgrants to students in early childhood educator preparation programs for tuition1 books1 transportation1 permitting or licensing fees1 apprenticeships1 and time spent doing practicum work4 7#g7 ,developing and teaching courses on culturally responsive teaching in early childhood education4 7#h7 ,forming partnerships with local public high schools to establish early childhood education career and technical education programs1 including programs that lead to a degree or credential or provide opportunities for students to enter the community college or minority-serving institution with postsecondary credits that can be counted towards an early childhood education certificate1 credential1 or degree4 7b7 ,consultation and reports 7#a7 ,consultation ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall1 for each year of the grant1 consult with an infant and toddler child care committee described in section #abb7;a77#b7 regarding the results of the grant and the contents of the annual report submitted to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,reporting requirements ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall1 for each year of the grant1 prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary that includes-- 7,a7 the number of students that enrolled in early childhood educator preparation programs due to the support provided by the grant1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by credential or degree type of the program and by age1 gender1 race or ethnic group1 ability to speak a second language1 family income level1 disability status1 and full-time or part-time student status2 7,b7 the amount of funds allocated to early childhood educator preparation program students through microgrants under this section1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by usage of funds and by demographics of the students receiving the microgrants1 including age1 gender1 race or ethnic group1 second language ability1 parent status1 family income level1 disability status1 and full-time or part-time student status2 7,c7 the persistence1 retention1 and completion rates of students receiving the microgrants1 as compared to such rates for students not receiving the microgrants2 7,d7 the number of students dual-enrolled in high school and a community college or minority-serving institution early childhood educator preparation program2 7,e7 the number of students that completed degrees1 certificates1 or credentials in dual-enrollment programs1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by degree1 certificate1 and credential type2 and 7,f7 the details of any partnerships or articulation agreements established with local public high schools or local #d-year degree-granting institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,cross-tabulation ,in each report submitted by an eligible entity under paragraph 7#b71 the eligible entity shall also provide the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of such paragraph cross-tabulated by1 at a minimum1 gender1 each major racial and ethnic group1 and disability status1 which shall be presented in a manner that-- 7,a7 is first anonymized and does not reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student2 7,b7 does not include a number of individuals in any subgroup of students that is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or that would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual2 and 7,c7 is consistent with the requirements of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 #abf4 ,evaluation criteria for grants ,for each year of the grant program under this title1 the ,secretary shall evaluate the effectiveness of grants under chapter #a4 ,each evaluation shall include the following criteria3 7#a7 ,for access grants awarded under section #abc-- 7,a7 the number of community college or minority-serving institution student parents that received access to licensed or registered infant and toddler child care due to the grant1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by age1 gender1 race or ethnic group1 family income level1 disability status1 marital status1 and full-time or part-time student status2 7,b7 the most frequent times1 and the average number of hours per week1 that on-campus child care centers were used by community college or minority-serving institution student parents2 7,c7 semester-to-semester persistence and fall-to-fall persistence rates of community college or minority-serving institution student parents with children enrolled in infant or toddler child care sponsored by the community college or minority-serving institution1 compared to such rate for students with children not enrolled in the community college or minority-serving institution child care program1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by the categories described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,d7 degree and certificate completion rate of community college or minority-serving institution student parents with children enrolled in child care sponsored by the community college or minority-serving institution1 compared to such rate for students with children not enrolled in such a sponsored child care program1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by the categories described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,for impact grants awarded under section #abd-- 7,a7 the number of attendees for the child care professional development sessions coordinated by the eligible entity under the grants2 7,b7 the number of community colleges or minority-serving institutions that joined or established networks of child care providers as a result of the grants2 7,c7 the number of ,state licensed child care spots created for children under #c in infant and toddler child care deserts and communities of color that were established as a result of microenterprise grants supported under section #abd7;a77#f72 and 7,d7 the number of child care providers fluent in a language other than ,english that received professional development under the grants4 7#c7 ,for pipeline grants under section #abe-- 7,a7 the number of early childhood educator preparation programs that were established with funding under the grants2 7,b7 the number of existing early childhood educator preparation programs that expanded course1 certificate1 or degree offerings as a result of funding under the grants2 7,c7 the number of students that enrolled in early childhood educator preparation programs because of funding provided under the grants1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by-- 7i7 type of degree or credential2 and 7ii7 student age1 gender1 race or ethnic group1 second language ability1 family income level1 disability status1 and status as enrolled full- or part-time2 7,d7 the amount of funds allocated to early childhood educator preparation program students through microgrants supported under section #abe7;a77#f71 in the aggregate and disaggregated by-- 7i7 category of usage of funds2 and 7ii7 the categories described in subparagraph 7,c77ii72 7,e7 persistence1 retention1 and completion rates of students receiving such microgrants1 as compared to students not receiving microgrants2 7,f7 the number of new early childhood educator preparation program partnerships formed between community colleges or minority-serving institutions and area high schools as a result of the grants2 7,g7 the number of students dual-enrolled in high school and community college early childhood educator preparation programs as a result of the grants2 and 7,h7 the number of students that completed a degree or credential in a dual-enrollment program as a result of the grants1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by degree or credential4 #abg4 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress an annual report on the grant program under this title that includes-- 7#a7 the results from the most recent evaluation under section #abf2 and 7#b7 information regarding the progress made by the grants based on the most recent reports submitted under sections #abb7;b71 #abc7;c71 #abd7;c71 and #abe7;b74 #abh4 ,nondiscrimination in programs and activities 7a7 ,nondiscrimination ,no person in the ,united ,states shall1 on the basis of actual or perceived race1 color1 religion1 national origin1 sex 7which includes sexual orientation1 gender identity1 pregnancy1 childbirth1 medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth1 or sex stereotypes71 or disability1 be excluded from participation in1 be denied the benefits of1 or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded1 in whole or in part1 with funds made available under this title or with amounts appropriated for grants1 contracts1 or certificates similar to a child care certificate as defined in section #feh,p of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn71 administered with such funds4 7b7 ,enforcement ,subsection 7a7 shall be enforced in the same manner and by the same means1 as if such subsection was incorporated in title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 and as if a violation of subsection 7a7 was treated as if it was a violation of section #fja of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d74 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or change any provisions of section #feh,n of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehl74 ,,ii ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,program #bja4 ,eligibility 7a7 ,in general ,section #feh,p7#d77;,c77i7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn7#d77;,c77i77 is amended by striking job training or educational program and inserting job training or educational program 7which may be a program of study at an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 a program of secondary education1 or a program of study leading to the recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma74 7b7 ,plan requirements ,section #feh;,e7c77#b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;c7c77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,w7 ,eligibility standards ,the plan shall contain an assurance that the ,state will not use any requirement for the eligibility of a child under this subchapter that is more restrictive than the requirements of 7including regulations issued under7 this subchapter1 such as a family income standard1 or a work1 training1 or education standard1 that is more restrictive than the standards specified in section #feh,p7#d74 4 #bjb4 ,conforming amendments ,section #feh;,h7c7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;f7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or a child care center covered by section #abc7;b7 of the ,preparing and ,resourcing ,our ,student ,parents and ,early ,childhood ,teachers ,act before if such2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 including a child care center covered by section #abc7;b7 of the ,preparing and ,resourcing ,our ,student ,parents and ,early ,childhood ,teachers ,act1 before shall be ineligible4 #bjc4 ,increased ,federal matching payments for child care ,section #dah7;a77#b77;,c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah7;a77#b77;,c77 is amended to read as follows3 7,c7 ,federal matching of state expenditures ,the ,secretary shall pay to each eligible ,state for a fiscal year an amount equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 the ,state's allotment under subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 the sum of-- 7,i7 in the case of a ,state that provides payments for child care assistance for infants and toddlers 7within the meaning of section #feh;,g of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij7 at not less than #ge percent of the market rates1 based on the most recent market rate survey conducted under section #feh;,e7c77#d77;,b71 taking into account the geographic area1 type of child care1 and age of the child1 #ij percent of the ,state's expenditures for such assistance2 and 7,,ii7 the amount equal to the ,federal medical assistance percentage that applies to the ,state for the fiscal year under section #aije7;b7 7without regard to any adjustments to such percentage applicable under that section or any other provision of law7 of so much of the ,state's expenditures for child care in that fiscal year for children other than infants and toddlers4 4 ,,iii ,outreach regarding the dependent care allowance for ,federal student aid #cja4 ,sharing dependent care allowance information for ,federal student aid ,section #acb7;h77#d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae;a7h77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and information after ,disclaimer2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 explaining-- 7i7 that a student with a dependent may be eligible to include a dependent care allowance described in section #dga7;a77#h7 in the student's cost of attendance2 7ii7 the effect that a dependent care allowance may have on the amount of financial aid available to the student from the institution2 and 7iii7 how to apply for the dependent care allowance4 4