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Committee clears bill letting school‑age childcare grants be used for transportation
Summary
The committee voted 9‑0 to advance House Bill 10‑18, which would let school‑age childcare (SAC) grantees use grant funds for transportation and related allowable expenses when programs operate off‑site. Supporters said the change would expand access, particularly in rural areas.
The Family and Children Services committee advanced House Bill 10‑18 by a unanimous roll call after testimony from program advocates who said transportation is a major barrier to after‑school participation.
Sponsor language described the change as a targeted update to the SAC grant project fund to allow the…
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