Purpose

Provide funding from the general fund to support child care improvements by granting money to improve child care services and access.

Main provisions

• Appropriations: $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund are allocated to the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families for child care improvement grants.
• Authority: Funds are provided under Minnesota Statutes section 142D.20, subdivision 3, paragraph 1, clause 7.
• Administrative costs: The bill overrides the usual limit on administrative costs for these appropriations, setting administrative costs to zero (Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98 subdivision 14).

Fiscal and administrative details

• Source: General fund.
• Use: Specifically designated for child care improvement grants.
• Administrative costs: No funds are allocated for administrative costs under these appropriations.
• Time frame: Two-year funding window, covering fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Significance / potential impact

• This bill establishes dedicated, two-year funding to support improvements in child care through grants, potentially expanding or enhancing grant programs administered by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
• By setting administrative costs to zero for these funds, the bill emphasizes direct use of the dollars for grants rather than for program administration.

Relevant Terms - general fund - child care improvement grants - Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families - Minnesota Statutes 142D.20, subdivision 3, paragraph 1, clause 7 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - $2,500,000 - Notwithstanding - Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98 subdivision 14 - administrative costs - appropriation