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Subcommittee pauses vote on HB 561, which would extend childcare credential funding at FY24 level

Childcare Subcommittee, Ways and Means Committee ยท March 3, 2026

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Summary

The Childcare Subcommittee reviewed HB 561, which would extend the Maryland childcare credential program at roughly $5.6 million in perpetuity, but deferred action pending appropriations information.

The Childcare Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee discussed HB 561 on March 5, 2026, a bill that would extend funding for the Maryland childcare credential program at the fiscal year 2024 appropriation level. Alastair summarized the proposal, saying it "extends funding for the Maryland childcare credential program" and that the appropriation is "around $5,600,000."

Chair Delia Plockovich Carr said the subcommittee was second on the bill but that the panel is "still waiting on appropriations," and therefore the committee ended discussion of HB 561 without a motion or a vote. The chair moved the agenda on to the childcare scholarship bills.

Because appropriations were not available at the time of the meeting, the subcommittee did not take formal action on the bill and left next steps contingent on receipt of the necessary budget information. The committee returned to other docket items and concluded its afternoon session.