Contact Congress about S. 3155: COACH Act

Small child care businesses would get one online guide for business and rule questions. It would cover money, safety, training, legal rules, and child care quality standards. The guide would be available in English and 10 common non-English languages.

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COACH Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Latest action on S. 3155: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects small child care providers that need help running the business side of their work. It also affects the SBA and its local partner groups, because they would have to create, update, and share the guide. State child care agencies and child care referral groups would also have a role because the SBA would consult them before publishing or updating the guide.

Why this matters: Many child care providers must run a business while also caring for children. This bill would give them one place to find basic help on rules, money, safety, and quality standards. It could also help providers who speak languages other than English. The bill does not change funding levels or who qualifies for funding, so its impact would depend on how well the guide works in practice.

Key provisions in S. 3155

• The SBA must publish an online guide for small child care businesses. It must do this within one year after the bill becomes law.
• The SBA must keep the guide current. It has to update it at least once every five years.
• The guide must explain the main parts of running a child care business. That includes daily operations, money, legal rules, training, safety, and quality standards.
• The guide must explain how providers can qualify for Child Care and Development Block Grant money. That program helps fund child care through federal law.
• The SBA must talk with key child care officials and groups before creating or updating the guide. This includes the Department of Health and Human Services, state Child Care and Development Block Grant agencies, and child care resource and referral groups.

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Questions people ask about S. 3155

What is S. 3155?

Small child care businesses would get one online guide for business and rule questions. It would cover money, safety, training, legal rules, and child care quality standards. The guide would be available in English and 10 common non-English languages.

How do I support or oppose S. 3155?

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Who should I contact about S. 3155?

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