密歇根州立法者提议利用250万加元的联邦资金在全国扩大三方共享儿童保育方案。 Michigan lawmakers propose national expansion of Tri-Share childcare program with $250M federal funding.

密歇根州立法者两党团体提出联邦法案, 将州三股儿童保育计划扩大到全国范围, A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers has introduced a federal bill to expand the state’s Tri-Share childcare program nationwide, which splits costs among states, families, and employers. 2021年试点到2024年3月已发展到550人,尽管雇主的参与仍然有限。 The 2021 pilot has grown to 550 participants by March 2024, though employer involvement remains limited. 拟议立法将每年提供2.5亿美元,为期三年,为国家试点提供资金,根据需要,国家有资格获得最高2 000万美元。 The proposed legislation would provide $250 million annually for three years to fund a national pilot, with states eligible for up to $20 million based on need. 目标是改善获得负担得起的高质量托儿服务的机会,促进劳动力参与,其他几个州也探索类似模式。 The goal is to improve access to affordable, high-quality childcare and boost workforce participation, with several other states exploring similar models.