Child Care Scholarship Program - Application Process and Copays - Alterations
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Child Care Scholarship Program - Application Process and Copays - Alterations” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring the State Department of Education to identify, inform, and assist Child Care Scholarship Program applicants who qualify for enrollment in publicly funded prekindergarten, Head Start, and Early Head Start subject to certain conditions; requiring the process for identifying and assisting eligible applicants whose children qualify for a program to continue as long as the waitlist is in effect; and limiting certain copays for certain individuals under the Program.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 11, 2026
Hearing · Mar 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 25, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 26, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 26, 2026
The numbers
13
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate Palakovich CarrDelegate McCaskillDelegate Mireku-NorthDelegate AddisonDelegate EbersoleDelegate FeldmarkDelegate PasteurDelegate PattersonDelegate RobersonDelegate VogelDelegate WilkinsDelegate WimsDelegate Young
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 595 (as of Aug 30, 2026).