H.R. 5375, the Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act, modifies the existing health profession opportunity grant program to remove barriers that prevent people from entering health careers. The bill requires demonstration projects funded under this program to provide foundational educational support—such as English language training and adult basic skills education—to help participants prepare for and succeed in health profession training. Additionally, the bill mandates that these projects guarantee affordable or free child care for participants through subsidized programs, direct provider payments, or fee assistance. The legislation affects low-skilled workers and individuals seeking to enter health professions, as well as the organizations running these training programs. The amendments take effect on October 1, 2025, and no specific new funding amount is designated in the bill itself, though it modifies how existing health profession opportunity grant funds can be used.
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