ACFProposed Rule
Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund 0970-AD20
EducationLabor & WorkplaceFinance & Banking
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Summary
This proposed rule would give states and child care providers more flexibility in how they use federal funding for child care assistance programs. The changes aim to make it easier for families to access affordable child care by allowing programs to adapt rules to better fit their communities' needs.
Key Points
- 1States would have more freedom to decide how to spend federal Child Care and Development Fund money to meet local needs
- 2Child care providers could have fewer restrictions on eligibility requirements and paperwork requirements
- 3Families seeking child care assistance could potentially see faster approvals and simpler application processes
- 4The public can submit comments on this proposal until February 5, 2026
- 5The final rule could take effect later in 2026 if approved by federal officials
Key Dates
Published
January 21, 2026
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