Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 580: Day Care - As introduced, requires the governor's office of faith-based and community initiatives to establish a grant program for the purpose of supporting and funding nonprofit and faith-based child care programs for children four years of age and younger. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 32; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 71.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 580 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Day Care - As introduced, requires the governor's office of faith-based and community initiatives to establish a grant program for the purpose of supporting and funding nonprofit and faith-based child care programs for children four years of age and younger. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 32; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).