A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child care facilities.
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- Senate Committee on FinanceReferred To · 2026-06-24
Plain-English Summary
The government would offer tax breaks and financial incentives to students who earn degrees in child care fields and then work at child care facilities, aiming to attract more qualified workers to an industry that often struggles with staffing shortages. This would help both students manage the cost of education in this field and help child care centers find and keep trained staff. The proposal is currently under review by the Senate Finance Committee.
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