It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
CommerceChild care and developmentElementary and secondary educationGovernment lending and loan guaranteesPreschool educationSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax-exempt organizations
Why This Matters
This bill allows nonprofit child care providers to access small business loans, helping them grow and improve their services.
If you work at a nonprofit child care provider, you can now access loans over $500,000 to support your operations.
Who this affects
nonprofit child care providers · families relying on services
What changes is this bill making?
1Nonprofit child care providers can now apply for loans through the Small Business Administration.
2These organizations must meet specific licensing and tax-exempt criteria to qualify.
3Loans will be provided in partnership with banks and financial institutions, not directly from the government.
4The bill ensures that these providers do not discriminate in their services based on various factors.
