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 less than a week prior that it was freezing all federal funding through the same program.

The administration cited fraud concerns as the primary reason for reversing the rules, aiming to restore attendance-based billing and prioritize vouchers, according to NPR News. The CCDF sends money to states, tribes, and territories to support child care services.

This shift in federal child care funding impacts low-income families and signals a move towards stricter oversight of the program, according to reports. The Trump administration is reshaping the fund, which provides crucial support for working families needing assistance with child care costs.

The changes come after the administration froze funding to the program. The specific details of the rescinded Biden-era rules were not immediately available, but the focus appears to be on restoring attendance-based billing practices.