HB 2517

Children - As introduced, creates the "Municipalities' Access To Childcare" ("MATCH") fund that, for three years, provides local governmental entities a dollar-for-dollar state match on funding projects that will expand the number of early childhood care and education quality slots for families with children 31 months or younger, regardless of income; gives priority to local governmental entities located in counties identified as distressed or child care deserts. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 10; Title 9; Title 37; Title 49; Title 67 and Title 71.