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House passes childcare adjustments to move 3,700 children off wait lists after heated budget debate
Summary
Lawmakers debated HB849’s childcare scholarship changes, which proponents said will reduce a wait list of roughly 3,700 children by reallocating savings; opponents warned about long‑term fiscal growth and administrative costs. The bill passed on third reading (123 yeas, 13 nays).
Annapolis — Delegates voted to pass HB849 on Feb. 27 after extended debate over affordability, program design and long‑term fiscal impact. Proponents said the package pairs scope changes in a companion bill with HB849 amendments to expand access to credentialed childcare programs for children currently on waiting lists.
"This bill is about the more than 5,000 children who are currently on…
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