MarylandMaryland requires ongoing funding for child care credential program
Starting in fiscal year 2028, the Governor must set aside at least the program’s fiscal year 2024 funding amount each year.
What it does
Starting in fiscal year 2028, the Governor must appropriate at least the amount provided for the program in fiscal year 2024 each year.
Argument forA minimum funding level could help keep money available for people seeking child care credentials.
Argument againstA required minimum could leave the Governor less room to adjust program funding if needs or costs change.
More detail
The Governor must appropriate money for the program each fiscal year. The money is for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. The funding requirement applies in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year after it.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 26Approved by the Governor Wes Moore - Chapter 623Became Law
- Apr 10Passed EnrolledTo Governor
- Apr 10Third Reading PassedMajor
- Apr 10House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Apr 9Third Reading PassedPassed Senate
- Apr 8Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Apr 8Favorable with Amendments {Minor
- Apr 8Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and TaxationMinor
- Mar 25
- Vote recorded On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred). Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 23Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- Mar 21
- Vote recorded On Third Reading (Amend). Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 12Referred Budget and TaxationMinor
- Mar 11Third Reading PassedPassed House
- Mar 10Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Mar 10Favorable with Amendments {Minor
- Mar 10Favorable with Amendments Report by AppropriationsMinor
- Feb 27
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 9Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
- Feb 6Reassigned to Appropriations Ways and Means
- Jan 28First Reading AppropriationsIntroduced
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