The CHIPS Child Care Act helps workers in semiconductor-related jobs by providing financial support for child care costs. This support aims to make it easier for individuals to participate in training and apprenticeship programs while ensuring their children are cared for.
1. This bill creates a grant program for states to support child care for workers in semiconductor jobs. 2. States can provide monthly payments to child care providers for eligible workers with children. 3. The bill also helps child care facilities improve or expand to meet growing demand. 4. Grants will be awarded for two years, with priority given to diverse states with semiconductor investments. 5. States must report on how the funds impact child care providers and workers.
Workers in semiconductor training programs and their families, especially those with dependent children.