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Office of Early Childhood presses to unlock bonding for childcare facilities as demand far outstrips ARPA awards
Summary
Commissioner told the subcommittee that 730 providers applied for ARPA and bonding facility funds totaling about $74 million in requests; the administration aims to keep $60 million in bond funds for early childhood facilities, prioritizing infant-toddler conversions in high-need communities.
The Office of Early Childhood asked the Bonding Subcommittee to preserve and prioritize bonding for childcare facility improvements after a strong response to recent ARPA and facility funding opportunities.
Commissioner Beth Bai said there are currently an authorized $5 million and an unallocated $10 million in bond funds tied to childcare facilities, and an unallocated $45 million in Smart Start bond funds. The administration proposes maintaining a combined $60…
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