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Committee hears report on special-accommodation grants under Act 76; members flag potential funding gap
Summary
The committee reviewed a report on special-accommodation grants created under Act 76, heard that grant durations were extended and funding amounts increased during COVID, and noted a potential future funding gap after one-time federal grants expire.
The Human Services Committee reviewed a report on special-accommodation grants created under Act 76 and discussed recent administrative changes, funding history and whether the program will face a funding shortfall when one-time federal grants expire.
Committee members said the Division extended grant durations (from six months to annual awards) and allowed grant extensions to give childcare programs steadier support. Discussion acknowledged that COVID-era and…
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