Child Care Act of 1983

Summary

Child Care Act of 1983 - Increases the authorization of appropriations under title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act. Requires any State in order to receive an increased allotment for any fiscal year to submit a report to the Secretary certifying that any additional funds will be: (1) used for the provision of child care services and activities; and (2) allocated among the various areas and localities in the State in amounts reflecting the need for child care services and activities in those areas and localities. Establishes the National Advisory Commission on Child Care. Directs the Commission to: (1) develop a national repository of information with respect to the need for various types of child care services and facilities, the current availability of child care services and facilities, and the governmental standards currently applicable to such facilities and such services; and (2) investigate the problems relating to the provision of child care services and activities and report its findings and recommendations to Congress.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 18 November 1983

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