Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-774

EDU 774

Early Education and Care Equity

Ms. Moran and Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 3000-1045, by striking out the words “; provided, that the distribution of stabilization grants shall prioritize equity and early education programs with higher percentages of state subsidized enrollment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “; provided, that $325,000,000 in stabilization grants funded from this line item shall prioritize equity and early education programs with higher percentages of state subsidized enrollment; provided further, that $185,000,000 in stabilization grants funded from this line item shall be made available to early education programs with a voucher or contract for early education and care financial assistance regardless of state subsidized enrollment percentage”; and by striking out the figure “$325,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$510,000,000”.