SMART START FUNDS.

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House Bill 262 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 10, 2021
AN ACT TO PROMOTE YOUNG CHILDREN'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., (SMART START) PROGRAM.
Intro. by Lambeth, White, Potts, Adcock.

Status: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Mar 11 2021)

SOG comments (1):

Identical bill

Identical to S 464, filed 4/1/21.

H 262

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 10 2021 - View Summary

    Includes whereas clauses. Appropriates $30 million in recurring funds for each year of the 2021-23 fiscal biennium from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education, to be allocated to the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc., (Smart Start) for distribution to Smart Start local partnerships. Requires that the funds be used to provide additional funding for the following Smart Start activities or initiatives: (1) $15 million for child care–related activities; (2) $7.5 million for family support activities; (3) $3.75 million for health-related activities; and (4) $3.75 million for child care subsidy. Effective July 1, 2021.