The CARE for Parenting Students Act clarifies which student populations can receive child care assistance through an existing federal program called the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Specifically, it expands the definition of eligible "parental activity" to include students enrolled in various education and training programs, such as those accredited by colleges, registered with the Department of Labor, or approved by state nursing boards. The bill authorizes an additional $850 million per year in funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support child care assistance for these students. This legislation aims to help student parents, particularly those pursuing vocational and professional training, access affordable child care while they pursue their education.