Bills · HR 3273
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3273Education
Child Care Workforce Development Act
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical shortage of qualified early childhood educators across the country, which contributes to high childcare costs and limited options for families. Many early childhood professionals face significant student debt while earning relatively low wages, making it challenging to enter or remain in the field. This bill seeks to alleviate that financial burden through loan repayment assistance and direct grants for education.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a larger, more stable, and better-trained early childhood workforce. This would not only enhance the quality of care and education for young children but also help parents participate more fully in the workforce by ensuring reliable and high-quality childcare options. Without such initiatives, the existing challenges in recruiting and retaining early childhood educators are likely to persist, exacerbating the childcare crisis and potentially hindering children's early development and economic stability for families.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a student loan repayment program for eligible early childhood educators who commit to working for five years at a qualified employer.
Helps reduce student debt for educators, encouraging them to stay in or join the early childhood field.
PROVISION 02
Offers up to $6,000 per year in student loan repayment for eligible educators, with a total maximum not exceeding their outstanding loan balance.
Provides significant financial relief to educators, making the profession more financially viable.
PROVISION 03
Creates a competitive grant program for students pursuing early childhood education degrees through institutions of higher education.
Supports new educators by making their education more affordable, aiming to increase the overall workforce.
PROVISION 04
Grant recipients must agree to a service obligation in a licensed early learning program after graduation, or repay the grant as a loan.
Ensures that federal investment directly translates into increased early childhood education service.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $25,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 for the loan assistance program.
Provides dedicated funding for the loan repayment initiative to begin and operate.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 7 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in House
MAY 8
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3273
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
House BillHR 3273Education
Child Care Workforce Development Act
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
7
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