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Conference negotiators tentatively agree to $5 million childcare reserve and related programs
Summary
Negotiators on the conference committee for H.493 reported agreement in principle on a $5 million childcare reserve, apprenticeship funding and CACFP support, and discussed an infant-toddler rate compromise; they declined to fence a proposed OPR staff allocation pending more review.
Conference committee negotiators meeting on H.493 on Oct. 11, 2025, said they would agree in principle to include a $5 million childcare contribution reserve, an apprenticeship program allocation and support for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in the budget adjustment.
The committee said the childcare reserve language would be included pending final drafting, and negotiators described a compromise on provider rates for infant and toddler care. One negotiator summarized the parties’ position as splitting prior proposals and “land[ing] at 5” (percent) for the…
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