An Act to Clarify the Quality Rating System for Child Care Services in Maine
Sponsored By: Amanda Collamore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher pay for quality child care
Maine pays higher subsidy rates to child care programs that meet or make real progress toward national quality standards, as federal law allows. The money comes from 25% of the federal child care quality set‑aside or other approved federal funding methods. State rules set a rating system with at least three levels and larger add‑on payments at higher levels. Programs accredited by NAEYC, American Montessori Society, National Association for Family Child Care, or the Council on Accreditation, and Head Start programs that meet national standards, get the highest rating.
No guaranteed extra pay for TANF child care
Maine does not have to pay quality bonus rates for child care covered by TANF funds. The state may choose to add extra pay, but it is optional. Families using TANF child care and their providers are not guaranteed a quality bonus.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Amanda Collamore
Republican • House
Cosponsors
David Haggan
Republican • Senate
James Dill
Democratic • House
Kimberly Haggan
Republican • House
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
Ryan Fecteau
Democratic • House
W. Crockett
Independent • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 247
6/10/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/3/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/3/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-372) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-372), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/2/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-372).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/2/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
4/8/2025SenateCommittee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/3/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-372), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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