To require that States that receive a grant under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, will not prohibit licensed child care providers from performing simple food preparation of fruits and vegetables.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to prohibit states from creating barriers to simple food preparation (washing, peeling, cutting fruits and vegetables) in licensed or license-exempt child care. It relies on compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Social Welfare, Agriculture, and Child Care.
Who Benefits and How
Licensed child care facilities (centers and homes) could face fewer barriers and Fresh produce suppliers to child care facilities could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State child care regulators would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to prohibit states from creating barriers to simple food preparation (washing, peeling, cutting fruits and vegetables) in licensed or license-exempt child care...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to prohibit states from creating barriers to simple food preparation (washing, peeling, cutting fruits and vegetables) in licensed or license-exempt child care.
Key Policy Areas
Social Welfare, Agriculture, Child Care
Primary Purpose
The bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to prohibit states from creating barriers to simple food preparation (washing, peeling, cutting fruits and vegetables) in licensed or license-exempt child care.
Policy Domains
Entire Act
Identified Gains
- Licensed child care facilities (centers and homes)
- Fresh produce suppliers to child care facilities
Identified Costs
- State child care regulators
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Perez (for herself, Ms. Foxx, Mrs. Kim, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Licensed child care facilities (centers and homes)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_state"
- → State receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant funds
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The basic preparation of fruits and vegetables, including washing, peeling, cutting, and serving raw or minimally processed produce.
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