Child Care Scholarship Program - Priority for Child Care Providers

SB 664 modifies Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program to prioritize children of licensed child care providers for scholarships. Starting July 1, 2026, the State Department of Education must establish a framework giving priority to children enrolled in licensed child care centers, registered family homes, or registered large family homes. This change affects child care providers directly by ensuring their own children receive priority access to scholarships under the program. The bill amends existing law to require this new prioritization process while maintaining compliance with federal requirements.