HB 1117- Protect Child Care Workers/COVID-19 Pandemic
Primary Sponsors: Rep. Julie Von Haefen (D-Wake), Rep. Mary Belk (D-Mecklenburg), Rep. Susan Fisher (D-Buncombe), Rep. Rachel Hunt (D-Mecklenburg)
Summary
Appropriations:
- ~$121 million in non-recurring funds for addressing child care provider needs
- This includes funding for teachers, staff, sanitation supplies, PPE, out of pocket costs, co-payments, deductibles,and additional child care consultants.
- $16.2 million in non-recurring funds for 2 weeks of paid sick leave for child care teachers and staff providing child care
History
Filed 5/14/2020
Committee Referrals: Appropriations, Rules