Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program - Funding
Sponsor: Jared Solomon (District 18)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: ChildrenStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 699 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Governor to include an appropriation of $450,000 in the annual budget bill for the Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program for fiscal years 2028 through 2030.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Colmers, Elly | Compass Advocacy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Pamela | Maryland Association of Local Management Boards | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peusch, Christina | Maryland State Child Care Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Stacey | The Family Tree | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Solomon, Delegate Solomonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Morrow, Beth | Individual | Written (PDF) |