North Dakota lawmakers say childcare is a barrier to workforce development, and they will look at ways to make it easier for working families to afford.
Gov. Doug Burgum proposed a plan to expand the current Child Care Assistance Program and provide a child care tax credit. The governor is also pitching a plan to help child care centers attract quality staff. The proposal could cost the state between $70 million to $80 million during the 2023–2025 biennium, according to information from Burgum’s office.
