Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era Child Care Rules Amid Fraud Claims

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Monday it would rescind a series of Biden-era rules governing the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), one of the largest federal funding sources for child care, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The move follows HHS confirming it was freezing all federal funding through that same program less than a week prior.

The administration cited fraud concerns as the primary reason for reversing the rules. The changes aim to restore attendance-based billing and prioritize vouchers, according to NPR News analysis. This shift in federal child care funding is expected to impact low-income families and signals a move towards stricter oversight of the program.

The CCDF sends money to states, tribes, and territories to support child care services. The Trump administration's actions represent a significant reshaping of how these funds are distributed and managed.