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Lawmakers adopt revised language for $9 million childcare capacity grant after director raises clarity concerns

Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The committee adopted revised language guiding $9 million in childcare capacity grants but heard the Department of Health and Welfare director warn that terms such as 'out-of-school care' and handling of investigations need clearer definitions; members agreed to work with the director and attorneys as needed.

Morgan Poloni presented revised language for the Idaho Childcare Program Capacity Grant that was modified after committee discussion the previous week. Representative Mitchell, the sponsor, said the changes are intended to provide guidance on spending the $9,000,000 and address a letter the…

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