HR 1277 · 101th Congress · Families

Military Child Care Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1989-04-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Military Child Care Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (the Secretary) to make a specified portion of FY 1990 operation and maintenance funding available for military child care only. Prohibits during FY 1990 the use of nonappropriated funds from parent fees, used for purposes of military child care, for any expense other than compensation of employees directly involved in the giving of child care. Directs the Secretary to establish a uniform training program for child care employees as a condition of employment. Requires the Secretary to increase the compensation of child care employees so that their compensation is comparable to other employees on the same military installation. Requires at least one employee at each military child development center to be a training and curriculum child care employee, with appropriate educational credentials and child care experience. Gives preference to qualified military spouses for employment as child care employees. Requires that additional child care personnel positions be made available in the Department of Defense. Requires a report on child care employee turnover. Directs the Secretary to issue uniform regulations for militar…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans