Bill would fund campus child care for student parents through 2031
In committeeH.R. 5458Latest action
Sponsor: Katherine M. Clark · Representative · MA
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Official title: CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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The bill authorizes $500 million yearly through 2031 for college child care grants aiding student parents.
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What does this do?
HR 5458 renews and updates the CCAMPIS program, authorizing $500 million per year from 2026 through 2031 for the Department of Education to give grants to colleges. Schools can use grants of $75,000 to $2,000,000, lasting five years and renewable, to set up on-campus child care, offer subsidized care, or provide before- and after-school programs.
Who does it affect?
Colleges and universities with at least 150 Pell Grant recipients qualify to apply. The program mainly benefits college students who are also parents, especially those with lower incomes.
Why does it matter?
Schools must report data on students served and meet child care quality standards within three years, adding compliance obligations. The program also commits federal funding over six years, affecting taxpayers.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $500 million per year, 2026-2031
- grants $75,000 to $2,000,000 per school
- five-year grants, renewable
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 18, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 18, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.