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Representative Morelli withdraws amendment to restore Childcare Access Means Parents in School funding
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Summary
Representative Morelli offered then withdrew an amendment to restore funding for the Childcare Access Means Parents in School (CAMPUS) program, saying he would work with colleagues to seek an offset and negotiate inclusion in a final package.
Representative Morelli rose to offer an amendment to restore funding for the Childcare Access Means Parents in School program (often shortened to CAMPUS). He described the program as a lifeline for the roughly one in five college students who are parents and said the program helps parents remain enrolled and boosts graduation rates. "For them, childcare is not a convenience. It's a lifeline that determines whether they can stay in school and finish their education or earn a degree," Morelli said.
Morelli said he had discussed the issue with colleagues, including Representative Bice, and that while they differed on offsets and amounts, he planned to "work with her over the next several weeks to see if we can find an appropriate compromise" and withdrew the amendment.
Why it matters: The CAMPUS program supports student parents on campuses by providing childcare options that can determine whether students complete degrees. Restoring or expanding the program would affect postsecondary enrollment and completion for parents.
Outcome: The amendment was withdrawn by the sponsor; no recorded vote occurred.
