Child care improvement grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $2.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support child care improvement grants. The funds are specifically for child care providers in Minnesota to enhance their services, as outlined under Minnesota Statutes section 142D.20. The bill specifies that none of these funds can cover administrative costs. It directly affects licensed child care providers seeking to improve quality or accessibility for families.