CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act
CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act
Plain Language Summary
# CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act Summary **What It Does:** This bill would renew and expand the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, which helps low-income parents attend college by providing child care services on campus. The bill extends the program through 2031 and increases the amount of federal grant money available to colleges that participate. It also allows colleges to use grant funds more flexibly—not just for on-campus child care, but also for child care subsidies and other support services that help parents succeed in school. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily benefits low-income parents pursuing higher education and the colleges and universities that serve them.
It could help more parents afford college by removing a major barrier (child care costs), which could increase college completion rates among economically disadvantaged students. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee review in the Senate. It was introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) in the 119th Congress and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.
CRS Official Summary
Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools Reauthorization Act or the CCAMPIS Reauthorization ActThis bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program. The program awards grants to support the participation of eligible low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services.Among other revisions to the program, the bill increases the minimum and maximum grant amounts, allows grant funds to be used for additional purposes (e.g., child care subsidies and support services), and specifies additional grant application requirements.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.