The Apprentice-Related Child Care Act establishes a competitive grant program to help apprentices and pre-apprenticeship participants afford childcare. The Department of Labor will award grants of equal amounts to 10 geographically diverse states, with each state receiving funding for two years (2024-2025), with $100 million authorized annually. Selected states will distribute monthly stipends of at least $500 per dependent child directly to childcare providers on behalf of eligible individuals, prioritizing those from groups historically underrepresented in their industries based on race, ethnicity, or gender. The stipends will not count as taxable income and will not affect eligibility for other federal benefits. States and the Department of Labor must track and report on how the stipends affect program completion rates, wages, and employment outcomes for participants.
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