,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bhbh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #ag 7legislative day1 ,september #af71 #bjbe ,mrs4 ,fischer 7for herself1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,ms4 ,collins1 and ,mr4 ,hickenlooper7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij to reauthorize and update the ,act1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,child ,care ,modernization ,act of #bjbe4 #b4 ,purposes 7a7 ,redesignation ,section #feh;,a of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg7 is redesignated as section #feh of such ,act4 7b7 ,amendment ,subsection 7b7 of that section #feh is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subchapter are-- 7#a7 to allow each ,state maximum flexibility in developing and implementing a mixed delivery system to provide child care that best suits the needs of children and working parents within that ,state2 7#b7 to promote parental choice to empower working parents to make their own decisions regarding the child care services that best suit their family's needs2 7#c7 to encourage ,states to provide consumer education information to help parents make informed choices about child care services and to promote involvement by parents and family members in the development of their children in child care settings2 7#d7 to assist ,states in delivering high-quality1 coordinated child care services to maximize parents' options to cover the full workday and full work year1 to support continuity of care for children1 and to support parents trying to achieve independence from public assistance2 7#e7 to assist ,states in improving the overall quality of child care by implementing the health1 safety1 licensing1 early learning and development1 professional1 and oversight standards established in this subchapter and in ,state law 7including ,state regulations72 7#f7 to assist ,states-- 7,a7 in supporting the educational and professional development of child care staff2 and 7,b7 in supporting child care providers in the recruitment of1 professional development for1 and retention of a qualified child care workforce2 and 7#g7 to increase the number and percentage of low-income children in high-quality child care settings4 4 #c4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #feh,p of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g71 7#h7 and 7#i71 and 7#aj7 through 7#ae71 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#h71 7#aj7 and 7#aa71 and 7#ac7 through 7#ah71 respectively2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,eligible activity ,the term eligible activity1 means an activity consisting of-- 7,a7 full-time or part-time employment2 7,b7 self-employment2 7,c7 job search activities2 7,d7 job training2 7,e7 secondary1 postsecondary1 or adult education1 including education through a program of high school classes1 a course of study at an institution of higher education1 classes towards an equivalent of a high school diploma recognized by ,state law1 or ,english as a second language classes2 7,f7 health treatment 7including mental health and substance use treatment7 for a condition that prevents the parent involved from participating in other eligible activities2 7,g7 activities to prevent child abuse or neglect1 or family violence prevention or intervention activities2 7,h7 employment and training activities under the employment and training program1 of the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 established under section #f7;d77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d772 7,i7 employment and training activities under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7,j7 a work activity described in subsection 7d7 of section #djg of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7 for which1 consistent with clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of section #djb7;a77#a77;,a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#a77;,a771 a parent is treated as being engaged in work for a month in a fiscal year for purposes of the program of block grants to ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 or 7,k7 taking leave under the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq47 7or equivalent provisions for ,federal employees71 a ,state or local paid or unpaid leave law1 or a program of employer-provided leave4 7#e7 ,eligible child ,the term eligible child means an individual-- 7,a7 who is less than #ac years of age2 7,b7 7i7 whose family income does not exceed-- 7,i7 #he percent of the ,state median income for a family of the same size2 or 7,,ii7 a higher percentage of that income in a ,state with a waiver under section #feh;,i7c77#a77;,b72 and 7ii7 whose family assets do not exceed #a1jjj1jjj 7as certified by a member of such family72 and 7,c7 who-- 7i7 resides with a parent or parents who are participating in an eligible activity2 7ii7 is a child experiencing homelessness1 a child in kinship care1 or a child who is receiving1 or needs to receive1 child protective services2 or 7iii7 resides with a parent who is more than #fe years of age4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 7,c7 by added at the end the following3 7,c7 notwithstanding section #fde7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj7;a77#a77;,b771 a ,head ,start agency4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following flush sentence3 ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b71 a licensed1 regulated1 or registered child care provider 7or a staff member of the child care provider7 who is otherwise eligible for assistance under this ,act shall continue to be eligible for such assistance for the care of children for whom the provider is the legal parent if other eligible children with respect to whom such provider is not the legal parent are also being cared for by that provider4 2 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following3 7#h7 ,family child care provider ,the term family child care provider means an individual who provides child care services in a private residence-- 7,a7 for fewer than #bd hours per day per child2 or 7,b7 for #bd hours per day per child due to the nature of the work of the parent involved4 7#i7 ,homeless child ,the term homeless child means an individual described in section #gbe7b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a7#b774 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 by striking 7#aj7 and all that follows through meaning and inserting the following3 7#aj7 ,indian ,tribe2 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe or ,indian tribe has the meaning 2 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#ab7 ,mixed delivery system ,the term mixed delivery system means a system of child care services that-- 7,a7 promotes parental choice to empower working parents to make their own decisions regarding the child care services that best suit their family's needs2 7,b7 delivers services through a combination of programs offered by eligible child care providers 7including faith-based and community-based child care providers7 in a variety of settings 7including family child care homes1 child care centers1 ,head ,start centers1 and public and private schools72 and 7,c7 may be supported with a combination of public and private funds4 2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#ae71 as so redesignated1 by striking unless the context specifies otherwise and inserting except as otherwise specified2 and 7#i7 in paragraph 7#ah71 as so redesignated1 by striking 7#ah7 and all that follows through has the meaning and inserting the following3 7#ah7 ,tribal organization2 tribal organization 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,tribal organization or tribal organization has the meaning 4 7b7 ,redesignation ,the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #feh,p as section #feh;,a2 and 7#b7 by moving section #feh;,a1 as so redesignated1 to follow section #feh1 as redesignated by section #b4 #d4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,part ,the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting before section #feh;,b the following3 ,i ,child care services 4 7b7 ,in general ,section #feh;,b of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh7 is amended to read as follows3 #feh;,b4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter 7other than section #feh,t7 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 4 #e4 ,lead agency ,section #feh;,d7b7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;b7b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,development of plan ,the lead agency shall develop the ,state plan described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in meaningful consultation with-- 7,a7 parents of children eligible for services under this subchapter1 which shall include parents of children in a priority population described in section #feh;,e7c77#b77,m72 7,b7 eligible child care providers that represent the various geographic areas and types of providers in the ,state2 7,c7 employers of various sizes and with various hours and days of operations whose employees rely on reliable and accessible child care to work2 and 7,d7 appropriate representatives of units of general purpose local government and1 as appropriate1 of ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4 4 #f4 ,application and plan ,section #feh;,e7c7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;c7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i77,i71 by striking a child and inserting an eligible child2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking 1 not later and all that follows through subparagraph 7,k77i712 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e77i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 offered through a mixed delivery system1 after full diversity of child care services2 7ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting 7including information on the hours and days of operation and ages served7 after of child care services2 and 7iii7 in subclause 7,,iv7-- 7,i7 by striking and before the ,medicaid2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 and the ,maternal1 ,infant1 and ,early ,childhood ,home ,visiting ,programs under section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa72 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,g7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,training and professional and inserting ,professional2 7ii7 in clause 7i7 and clause 7ii7 7in the matter preceding subclause 7,i771 by striking training and before professional development2 7iii7 in clause 7ii77,,ii71 by striking 1 and may engage and all that follows through training framework2 and 7iv7 in clause 7iii71 by striking training and inserting professional development2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,i77i77,,ix71 by striking if applicable12 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,j7-- 7i7 by striking that procedures and inserting the following3 that-- 7i7 procedures 2 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 the ,state will undertake a review of ,state and local health and safety requirements 7including requirements for inspections under this subchapter and the child and adult care food program established under section #ag of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agff77 to determine redundancies and oversights that may exist1 to ensure-- 7,i7 children receive child care services in healthy and safe environments2 and 7,,ii7 child care providers can easily identify1 understand1 and comply with applicable health and safety requirements4 2 7,g7 in subparagraph 7,k77i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking 1 not later and all that follows through #bjad12 and 7ii7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking section #feh,p7#f77;,b7 and inserting section #feh;,a7#g77;,b72 7,h7 in subparagraph 7,m7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7vi71 respectively2 7ii7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 children in underserved areas1 including areas that have significant concentrations of poverty or unemployment and that do not have a sufficient supply of eligible child care providers2 7ii7 children experiencing homelessness1 children in foster care1 children in kinship care1 and children who are receiving1 or need to receive1 child protective services2 and 7iii7 children in rural areas2 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7v71 as so redesignated1 by striking 1 as defined by the ,state2 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,n77iii71 by striking ,at the option of the ,state1 the and inserting ,the2 7,j7 in subparagraph 7,o77i71 by striking full-day services and inserting full workday and full work year services2 7,k7 in subparagraph 7,s77ii71 by striking 1 to the extent and all that follows through fixed costs and inserting implement enrollment and eligibility policies that support the fixed and operational costs2 7,l7 in subparagraph 7,t77i71 by striking or implement and all that follows through of #bjad7 and inserting and implement developmental guidelines2 7,m7 in subparagraph 7,u7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting ,state and local health agencies1 after licensing of child care providers12 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii77,,ii71 by striking following the emergency or disaster1 which may include and inserting during and following the emergency or disaster1 which shall include guidelines for2 7,n7 in subparagraph 7,v71 by striking develop and all that follow through services4 and inserting support child care business technical assistance including supporting-- 7i7 provision of strategies to support management coaching and the use of core best business practices2 7ii7 development and use of shared services initiatives including initiatives involving provider networks such as child care center alliances and family child care provider networks2 and 7iii7 coordination of activities with programs of the ,small ,business ,administration1 programs of the ,department of ,agriculture1 and other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs supporting child care businesses4 2 and 7,o7 by adding at the end the following3 7,w7 ,benchmarks ,the plan shall include benchmarks for the indicators described in the clauses of section #feh,k7a77#c77;,b74 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking ,not later and all that follows through shall prepare and inserting ,not later than ,september #cj of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall prepare2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by striking with respect to and all that follows through #bjbj and inserting with respect to each fiscal year72 and 7ii7 by striking described in clause 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 or 7iv7 of and inserting in priority populations described in2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state plan shall certify that1 not later than the later of the date that is #e years after the date of submission of the application1 and ,september #cj1 #bjca1 payment rates for the provision of child care services for which assistance is provided in accordance with this subchapter-- 7i7 will be sufficient to meet the cost of providing the child care services1 including the fixed and operational costs of providing the child care services2 and 7ii7 will be set and paid in accordance with a cost estimation model described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,cost estimation model ,the ,state plan shall-- 7i7 demonstrate that the ,state1 after consulting with eligible child care providers that represent the various geographic areas of the ,state and types of providers within the ,state's mixed delivery system1 ,state and local child care program administrators1 local child care resource and referral agencies1 and other appropriate entities1 has developed and uses 7or if the ,state has not used such a model certify that the ,state1 after such consultation but not later than the later of the date that is #e years after the date of submission of the application described in subsection 7a71 and ,september #cj1 #bjca1 will develop and use7 a statistically valid and reliable cost estimation model for the direct payment rates for providers of child care services in the ,state1 that-- 7,i7 reflects the costs of service delivery1 including fixed costs and operating expenses2 7,,ii7 reflects the cost of staff salaries and benefits necessary to sufficiently recruit1 train1 and retain a qualified child care workforce2 7,,iii7 reflects variations in the costs of service delivery by submarket1 type of provider1 and children served1 including by-- 7aa7 geographic area 7such as location in a urban or rural area72 7bb7 ages of children2 7cc7 whether the children have particular needs 7such as needs of children with disabilities and children served by child protective services72 7dd7 whether the providers provide services during weekend and other nontraditional hours2 and 7ee7 quality of child care provider as determined by the ,state2 and 7,,iv7 is reviewed once every #b years and adjusted to-- 7aa7 ensure payment rates remain sufficient to meet the requirements of this subchapter2 and 7bb7 provide a cost of living increase to maintain the level of services provided during the year prior to the review2 and 7ii7 describe how the ,state will provide for timely payments1 set in accordance with the model described in clause 7i71 for child care services provided under this subchapter4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7ii7 by striking 7,c7 and all that follows through ,nothing and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,construction ,nothing 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,no ,federal control ,the ,secretary may offer guidance to ,states on cost estimation models described in subparagraph 7,b71 but shall not require a ,state to adopt a particular cost estimation model or an element of a particular cost estimation model 7except that the model shall meet the requirements of subparagraph 7,b77i774 2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,sliding fee scale ,the ,state plan shall provide that the ,state will establish and periodically revise by rule a sliding fee scale to determine a full copayment for a family receiving assistance under this subchapter 7or1 for a family receiving part-time care1 a reduced copayment that is an appropriate amount of the full copayment7 and that is not a barrier that restricts families from accessing child care services under this subchapter4 4 #g4 ,activities to improve the quality of child care ,section #feh;,g7a7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;e7a77-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,state shall include1 in the ,state's activities1 developing and expanding initiatives to assist child care providers in their efforts to recruit1 train1 and retain a qualified child care workforce42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 not less than #i percent of the funds described in paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking received not later and all that follows through succeeding full fiscal year and inserting received for each fiscal year4 #h4 ,waivers of income requirement ,section #feh;,i7c7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;g7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking of not more than three years and inserting described in paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7,a7 and inserting 7,a77i72 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by striking 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 the ,state1 on the date of the request1 has a maximum income standard that meets section #feh;,a7#e77;,b77i71 and requests the waiver to raise that standard4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 if the ,state seeks a waiver of section #feh;,a7#e77;,b77i77,i7 under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 include-- 7i7 the maximum income standard that the ,state wishes to use2 7ii7 such information as determined necessary by the ,secretary to demonstrate that the ,state is serving all eligible children to the best of the ,state's ability below the maximum income standard in that section1 and will continue to prioritize and serve all eligible children below the maximum income standard if a waiver under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 should be approved2 7iii7 information demonstrating that the ,state is meeting the requirements of the ,state plan under section #feh;,e7c71 particularly the requirements of subparagraphs 7,m7 and 7,q7 of paragraph 7#b7 of that section2 and 7iv7 information demonstrating that the payment rates described in that section are set and paid in accordance with a cost estimation model described in section #feh;,e7c77#d77;,b74 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary may and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,general renewals ,the ,secretary may 2 7,b7 in the first sentence1 by inserting before the period the following3 1 in the case of a request for a waiver of a provision other than section #feh;,a7#e77;,b77i77,i72 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking seeking to renew their waiver approval and inserting seeking that renewal2 7,d7 in the third sentence1 by striking extension request and inserting renewal request2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,renewals of income requirement waivers ,a ,state may seek a renewal1 of an existing waiver of section #feh;,a7#e77;,b77i77,i7 under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 7including a previously renewed waiver71 for a period no longer than #c years4 ,a ,state seeking that renewal shall inform the ,secretary of this intent no later than #cj days prior to the expiration date of the waiver4 ,the ,state shall re-certify in its renewal request the provisions in paragraph 7#b74 ,on determining that the ,state has accurately re-certified those provision1 the ,secretary shall grant the renewal4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 other than paragraph 7#a77;,b71 after this subchapter each place the term appears2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,nothing in this subsection1 including paragraph 7#a77;,b71 shall be construed to permit a ,state to deny or limit access to1 or increase copayments1 as a direct result of obtaining this waiver1 for child care services under this subchapter to any eligible child whose family income is below the maximum income standard described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and whose family assets are less than the asset limit described in section #feh;,a7#e77;,b77ii744 #i4 ,reports and audits ,section #feh,k7a7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;i7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through a ,state and inserting ,a ,state2 and 7ii7 by inserting annually before prepare2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #feh,p7#f7 and inserting section #feh;,a7#g72 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking section #feh,p7#f77;,b7 and inserting section #feh;,a7#g77;,b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,additional ,state reports 7,a7 ,information on percentage of income families are spending on child care ,in addition to the report described in paragraph 7#b71 a ,state described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall1 not later than the date that the ,state submits a ,state plan under section #feh;,e1 prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7i7 information on-- 7,i7 the percentage of income spent on child care for families that-- 7aa7 have children that are eligible to receive but are not receiving assistance under this subchapter2 and 7bb7 are residing in the ,state2 and 7,,ii7 the child care options that are available to such families at an affordable rate2 and 7ii7 the results of a feasibility study on how1 over the next #e years1 the ,state could-- 7,i7 lower the percentage of the family income1 of families described in clause 7i71 that the families spend on child care copayments2 and 7,,ii7 increase access to child care so that all eligible children in the ,state receive child care4 7,b7 ,progress report ,the ,state shall1 not later than the date that the ,state submits a ,state plan under section #feh;,e1 prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report that includes an analysis of the progress the ,state has made over the preceding #aj years1 on benchmarks described in the ,state plan under section #feh;,e7c77#b77,w71 in the child care program carried out under this subchapter1 relating to indicators consisting of-- 7i7 child and family eligibility and enrollment2 7ii7 affordability of child care for families with an eligible child2 7iii7 expansion of parental choice and equal access2 7iv7 payment rates and payment practices2 7v7 recruiting and retaining a skilled1 qualified1 and appropriately compensated child care workforce2 7vi7 quality improvement activities2 7vii7 lead agency coordination and partnership2 7viii7 family outreach and consumer education2 and 7ix7 program integrity and accountability4 7,c7 ,reports to congress ,the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives on the information reported to the ,secretary by ,states as described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 4 #aj4 ,reports1 hotline1 and website ,section #feh,l7a7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;j7a77 is amended by striking ,not later and all that follows through the ,secretary shall and inserting ,the ,secretary shall biennially4 #aa4 ,technical amendments ,section #feh,o7a7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehm7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#d7 by striking this subchapter and inserting section #feh;,b2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking this subchapter the first place it appears and inserting section #feh;,b4 #ab4 ,child care supply and facilities grants ,the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,ii ,child care supply and facilities #feh,t4 ,child care supply and facilities grants 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are to provide grants to ,states1 territories described in section #feh,o7a77#a7 7referred to individually in this part as a territory71 ,indian ,tribes1 and ,tribal organization to-- 7#a7 expand the supply and capacity of qualified child care providers and staff so that working parents have multiple high-quality child care options to choose from in making their own decisions regarding the child care services that best suit their family's needs2 and 7#b7 ensure child care facilities are designed and equipped to keep children healthy and safe and to enhance children's physical1 cognitive1 and behavioral development4 7b7 ,qualified child care provider ,in this section1 the term qualified child care provider means-- 7#a7 an eligible child care provider as defined in section #feh;,a7#g77;,a7 that is providing1 or seeking to provide1 child care services to children eligible for services under this subchapter2 or 7#b7 a child care provider that has applied under this subchapter to become an eligible child care provider as defined in section #feh;,a7#g77;,a7 and that commits to provide child care services to children eligible for services under this subchapter4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcj4 7d7 ,grants authorized2 allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,from funds made available under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall make grants to ,states1 territories1 ,indian ,tribes1 and ,tribal organizations to carry out the activities described in subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,reservation ,the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #a percent of the amount appropriated under subsection 7c7 for a fiscal year to carry out this section to pay for the costs of the ,federal administration of this section4 7#c7 ,allotments ,from the amount appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year that remains after the ,secretary makes the reservation under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award to each lead agency with an approved plan under subsection 7e71 a child care supply and facilities grant in accordance with paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 and subsection 7b71 of section #feh,o1 for the grants authorized under paragraph 7#a74 ,a grant made under this paragraph in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of that subsection shall be for the purpose of carrying out the program described in this section1 consistent1 to the extent practicable as determined by the ,secretary1 with the requirements applicable to ,states4 7e7 ,state plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit a plan to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each plan submitted by a ,state under this section shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how the ,state will use funds received under this section for ,state-level activities under subsection 7f77#a74 7,b7 ,a description of how the ,state will ensure that qualified child care providers in rural1 suburban1 and urban areas can readily apply for and access funding under this section1 which shall include providing technical assistance either directly or through a third party which may include a resource and referral agency or a staffed family child care provider network4 7,c7 ,a description of how the ,state will determine the prioritization of subgrants to qualified child care providers in accordance with subsection 7f77#e74 7,d7 ,an assurance that the ,state will make available to the public1 which shall include1 at a minimum1 posting to an internet website of the lead agency-- 7i7 a notice of funding availability through subgrants for qualified child care providers under this section2 and 7ii7 the criteria for awarding subgrants for qualified child care providers1 including the methodology the lead agency will use to determine the amounts of such subgrants for qualified child care providers4 7,e7 ,a determination by the ,state of the duration of child care services required for qualified child care providers to receive subgrants under this subchapter4 7f7 ,state use of funds 7#a7 ,reservation ,a lead agency that receives a grant under subsection 7d7 shall reserve not more than #aj percent of the grant funds for ,state-level activities1 consisting of administering subgrants and providing technical assistance and support1 for activities supported under this section4 7#b7 ,subgrants ,the lead agency shall use the remainder of the grant funds awarded pursuant to subsection 7d7 to make subgrants as described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d74 7#c7 ,startup and supply expansion subgrants 7,a7 ,in general ,the lead agency shall make startup and supply expansion subgrants to qualified child care providers that are providing1 or seeking to provide1 child care services under this subchapter to eligible children1 to-- 7i7 support the providers in paying for startup and expansion costs2 7ii7 assist such providers in meeting-- 7,i7 the health and safety requirements 7including the requirements referred to in section #feh;,e7c77#b77;,i77 of the ,state1 territory1 ,indian ,tribe1 or local government involved1 as the case may be2 7,,ii7 the child-to-provider ratio standards 7including the requirements referred to in section #feh;,e7c77#b77;,h77 applicable to the provider2 7,,iii7 licensing and other regulatory standards of the ,state1 territory1 ,indian ,tribe1 or local government involved1 as the case may be1 for child care providers2 and 7,,iv7 as applicable1 the requirements of a ,state's tiered quality rating system for child care providers2 7iii7 establish or expand the operation of community-or neighborhood-based family child care networks2 and 7iv7 support access to child care services facing a particular shortage of child care options1 including child care services during nontraditional or extended hours1 and child care services for children with disabilities 7including1 for purposes of this clause1 a child who has documentation other than an individualized education program 7as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja77 establishing the child's disability 7as defined in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja7774 7,b7 ,requirement ,as a condition of receiving a startup or supply expansion subgrant under this paragraph1 a qualified child care provider shall commit to meeting the requirements for an eligible child care provider under this subchapter and to providing child care services under this subchapter to eligible children1 on an ongoing basis1 as determined by the ,state4 7#d7 ,facilities subgrants 7,a7 ,in general ,the lead agency shall make facilities subgrants to qualified child care providers that are providing1 or seeking to provide1 child care services under this subchapter to eligible children1 for1 notwithstanding section #feh;,f7b7-- 7i7 remodeling1 renovation1 or repair of a building or facility used for providing direct child care services2 and 7ii7 construction1 permanent improvement1 or major renovation of a building or facility used for providing direct child care services4 7,b7 ,requirement ,as a condition of receiving a facilities subgrant under this paragraph1 a child care provider shall commit to meeting the requirements for an eligible child care provider under this subchapter and to providing child care services under this subchapter to eligible children on an ongoing basis1 as determined by the ,state4 7,c7 ,federal interest 7i7 ,family child care homes ,federal law regarding a ,federal interest in real property shall not apply to the renovation1 remodeling1 repair1 or permanent improvement of privately owned family child care homes with funds provided under this paragraph1 and the ,secretary shall develop parameters for the use of such funds for family child care homes4 7ii7 ,retention ,if the ,secretary retains a ,federal interest in any facility constructed1 renovated1 remodeled1 repaired1 or permanently improved with funds provided under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall not retain the ,federal interest for more than #aj years4 7#e7 ,priority ,in awarding subgrants under paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 the lead agency shall give priority to qualified child care providers providing or seeking to provide child care services to priority populations of children described in section #feh;,e7c77#b77,m74 7g7 ,supplement not supplant ,amounts made available to carry out this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds expended to increase the supply of child care and to improve child care facilities4 7h7 ,documentation and reporting requirements 7#a7 ,documentation ,a ,state receiving a grant under subsection 7d7 shall provide documentation of any ,state expenditures from grant funds received under subsection 7d7 in accordance with section #feh,k7b71 to the independent entity described in that section4 7#b7 ,reports 7,a7 ,lead agency annual report ,a lead agency receiving a grant under subsection 7d7 shall1 not later than #ab months after making subgrants from the funds made available through such grant1 and annually for the duration of the grant1 submit a report to the ,secretary that includes1 for the ,state involved1 a description of each of the lead agency's programs of subgrants carried out to meet the objectives of this section1 including-- 7i7 the number of eligible child care providers in operation at the start of the grant period1 and the number of such providers #aa months later1 disaggregated by age of children served1 geographic region1 and child care setting 7including whether the provider was in a center-based or family child care setting72 7ii7 the number of child care slots1 in the capacity of eligible child care providers given applicable group size limits and staff-to-child ratios1 that were open for attendance of children at the start of the grant period and the number of such slots #aa months later1 disaggregated by age of children served1 geographic region1 and child care setting 7including whether the slot was in a center-based or family child care setting71 and each priority population of children described in section #feh;,e7c77#b77,m72 7iii7 7,i7 the number and percentage of qualified child care providers that received a subgrant under subsection 7f77#c71 disaggregated by age of children served1 geographic region1 and child care setting 7including whether the provider was in a center-based or family child care setting71 and the average and range of the amounts of the subgrants awarded2 and 7,,ii7 the number and percentage of qualified child care providers that received a subgrant under subsection 7f77#d71 disaggregated by age of children served1 geographic region1 and child care setting 7including whether the provider was in a center-based or family child care setting71 and the average and range of the amounts of the subgrants awarded2 and 7iv7 information concerning how qualified child care providers receiving subgrants under subsection 7f77#c7 or 7f77#d7 used the subgrant funding received4 7,b7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall transmit annually to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that provides national and ,state-level data for the information collected under subparagraph 7,a74 7i7 ,construction ,no reference in part #a to this subchapter shall be considered to refer to a provision of this part4 4 #ac4 ,department of ,agriculture loan restrictions ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall revise section #ceee4ajb7;c7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act1 to exclude a business that is licensed1 regulated1 or registered as a child care provider under ,state law4