HB2769 is a bill that proposes to appropriate $16,000,000 from the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Block Grant to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The funds are intended for the solicitation and award of customized child care grants that will benefit law enforcement agencies and officers. The DPS may use up to $75,000 of these funds for the administration of the grants.

The bill outlines that the grants should be used for constructing, improving, or operating child care facilities for children of law enforcement officers. It also specifies that the DPS should prioritize grant awards based on factors such as assisting law enforcement agencies in recruiting and retaining officers, improving officer wellness, and enhancing relationships between law enforcement agencies and communities. Nonprofit agencies supporting law enforcement can only receive funds if they demonstrate a commitment to at least 50% matching funds from other sources. The bill requires quarterly audits to ensure proper use of the funds and exempts the appropriation from lapsing until June 30, 2027.