CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools Reauthorization Act
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill reauthorizes a federal program that provides child care assistance to help parents attend higher education, making it easier for parents to pursue college while their children are cared for.
Why it matters: By enabling parents to continue education without leaving children unattended, the program supports family stability and parental choice in education and work—issues that matter to families seeking flexibility in balancing education, work, and family responsibilities.
Topic: Parental rights · classifier confidence 45%
What this changes
Amends existing law
Law today: The Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program (CCAMPIS) is an existing federal program under the Higher Education Act of 1965 that provides grants to help students—particularly parents—afford child care while pursuing higher education.
If passed: This bill reauthorizes the CCAMPIS program, which typically means extending its funding and potentially updating its rules and eligibility. The specific changes to how the program operates, what it covers, or who qualifies are not detailed in the materials provided, so Christian families' impact depends on the full text.
AI-generated from the bill text — verify against the official text.
Likely supporters & opponents
Likely support
- Student-parent advocacy organizations — Reauthorization removes barriers that help low- and moderate-income parents—including those with strong faith commitments—pursue degrees and economic mobility.
- Higher education institutions — The program helps recruit and retain students with dependents, strengthening institutional enrollment and mission.
Likely opposition
- Fiscal-conservative groups — Any expansion of federal spending on education programs should be scrutinized for cost and effectiveness.
AI-inferred typical positions based on the bill’s substance — general stakeholder categories, not confirmed endorsements.
Should I support this?
Little direct impact
A reauthorization bill on its own is procedural; without knowing whether CCAMPIS is expanded, contracted, or changed in scope, we cannot assess its effect on Christian families' values and freedoms. Supportive of parental education access, but no direct bearing on religious freedom, parental authority, or life issues.
An AI assessment from a Christian-family perspective — religious freedom, parental rights, and freedom in education — not legal or voting advice.
Official summary
A bill to amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Sponsors
- Tammy Duckworth (D)
- Alex Padilla (D)
- Mazie Hirono (D)
- Amy Klobuchar (D)
- Elizabeth Warren (D)
- Richard Durbin (D)
- Cory Booker (D)
- Kirsten Gillibrand (D)
- Ron Wyden (D)
- Tina Smith (D)
- Andy Kim (D)
- Raphael Warnock (D)
- Richard Blumenthal (D)
- Jeff Merkley (D)
- Tammy Baldwin (D)
- Chris Van Hollen (D)
- Mark Kelly (D)
- Ben Lujan (D)
Status timeline
- 2025-09-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.S
H = House · S = Senate · A = Assembly