MaineFour public schools would host six-year child care pilots
Four public schools could host six-year child care pilots for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with state funding listed for setup and operation.
What it does
The amendment describes a six-year child care pilot in four public schools, serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with state funds listed for study, setup, coordination, and supplies.
The amendment sets the pilot's minimum number of schools at four instead of eight.
Argument forIf funded, the pilot could give families at four public schools more places for infant, toddler, and preschool care.
Argument againstPreparing classrooms and running care at four schools could take public funds away from other school needs.
More detail
The amendment describes a six-year pilot placing child care facilities in four public schools. The facilities would serve infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in four public schools. The amendment lists state funds for planning, setup, coordination, and operating supplies. The listed funds cover fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27; the pilot programs are described as six years long.
The amendment changes the pilot's minimum school count from eight to four. The school count applies to the child care facility pilot programs.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Became Law
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)Died
- 2025
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- Jun 5On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- Jun 4Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Vote recorded ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 4PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Jun 4Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-396) in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 4Committee Amendment "A" (H-396) READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Jun 4Bill READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 4Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 343 Yeas 21 - Nays 13 - Excused 1 - Absent 0
- Jun 4On motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED
- Jun 4Reports Read
- Jun 3Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Vote recorded ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 3The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-396).Minor
- Jun 3Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
- Jun 3Committee Amendment "A" (H-396) was READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Jun 3The Bill was READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 3(Yeas 74 - Nays 73 - Absent 4 - Excused 0)
- Jun 3ROLL CALL NO. 299
- Jun 3On motion of Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
- Jun 3Reports READ.
- Jun 2Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
- May 1Voted - Divided Report
- May 1Work Session Held
- Mar 26Work Session Held - TABLED
- Mar 21Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- Feb 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS in concurrenceMinor
- Feb 4Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Feb 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.Minor
- Feb 4Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered printed.Introduced
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