Child care improvement grants appropriation

This bill appropriates $2.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families. The funds are specifically designated for child care improvement grants under Minnesota Statutes section 142D.20, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (7). These grants will support child care providers in improving their services, with no funding allocated for administrative costs. The bill directly affects licensed child care providers in Minnesota who receive these grants to enhance their programs.