How HR 9224 changes current law

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The bill redesignates and amends the purposes and definitions within the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to update its focus and enhance child care services.

• 42 U.S.C. 9857

  Section 658A of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 → section 658 of such Act

  Changes the designation of the section for clarity and organization.

• 42 U.S.C. 9857

  to assist States in delivering high-quality, coordinated early childhood care and education services to maximize parents’ options and support parents trying to achieve independence from public assistance; → to assist States in delivering high-quality, coordinated child care services to maximize parents' options to cover the full workday and full work year, to support continuity of care for children, and to support parents trying to achieve independence from public assistance;

  Updates the language to emphasize the importance of continuity and comprehensive support in child care services.

• 42 U.S.C. 9858n

  the term “eligible child” means an individual— → the term `eligible child' means an individual--

  Modifies the definition format for consistency.

• 42 U.S.C. 9858n

  (C) who— → (C) who--

  Modifies the definition format for consistency.

• 42 U.S.C. 9858n

  is a child who is less than 13 years of age; → is less than 13 years of age;

  Simplifies the definition by removing redundancy.

• 42 U.S.C. 9858n

  is receiving, or needs to receive, protective services and resides with a parent or parents not described in clause (i). → is a child experiencing homelessness, a child in kinship care, or a child who is receiving, or needs to receive, child protective services;

  Broader inclusivity in defining 'eligible child' by recognizing additional circumstances.

• 42 U.S.C. 9858n

  the term 'family child care provider' means one individual who provides child care services for fewer than 24 hours per day, as the sole caregiver, and in a private residence. → the term 'family child care provider' means an individual who provides child care services in a private residence-- (A) for fewer than 24 hours per day per child; or (B) for 24 hours per day per child due to the nature of the work of the parent involved.

  Clarifies the definition to accommodate specific needs of parents with non-traditional work hours.

• 42 U.S.C. 9858n

  the term 'Indian tribe' means the meaning given it in section 5304(e) of title 25. → the term 'Indian Tribe' or 'Indian tribe' has the meaning

  Updates the language for consistency and clarity.

• 42 U.S.C. 9858n

  the term 'tribal organization' means the meaning given it in section 5304(l) of title 25. → the term 'Tribal organization' or 'tribal organization' has the meaning

  Updates the language for consistency and clarity.