This bill aims to clarify and expand eligibility for child care assistance under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (CCDBG Act) for parenting students. It achieves this by amending the definition of "parental activity" to include a broader range of educational and training pursuits, ensuring more student parents can access vital support. The revised definition specifically encompasses participation in programs accredited by institutions of higher education, those recognized by the Department of Education, and programs registered with the Department of Labor or approved by a State for licensing or certifying nursing assistants. This expansion recognizes diverse pathways to education and workforce development, making child care subsidies accessible to a wider population of student parents. To support this expanded eligibility and the increased demand for services, the bill authorizes substantial additional appropriations, providing an extra $850,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to effectively carry out the provisions of the CCDBG Act.