This bill proposes an appropriation of $18,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2025 to support the child care improvement grant program in Minnesota. The funds are designated for the commissioner of human services to enhance the existing program, which aims to improve the quality and accessibility of child care services across the state.

The new legal language inserted into the current law specifies the amount of funding and the purpose of the appropriation, aligning with Minnesota Statutes, section 119B.25, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (7). This financial support is intended to bolster efforts in child care improvement, addressing the growing need for quality child care options in Minnesota.