1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Parents in Education Act . 2. Child care access means parents in school (a) In general Section 419N of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070e ) is amended to read as follows: 419N. Child care access means parents in school (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to support the participation and strengthen outcomes of eligible student parents in postsecondary education through the provision of child care services. (b) Program authorized (1) Authority The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to assist such entities in providing child care services to eligible student parents. (2) Amount of grants (A) Minimum grant amount The amount of a grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section for a fiscal year shall be not less than $75,000. (B) Maximum grant amount The amount of a grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section for a fiscal year shall not exceed— (i) in the case of an eligible entity that is an individual institution of higher education, 3 percent of the total amount of all Federal Pell Grant funds awarded to students enrolled at the institution for the preceding fiscal year; or (ii) in the case of an eligible entity that is a consortium of institutions of higher education, 3 percent of the total amount of all Federal Pell Grant funds awarded to students enrolled at all institutions in such consortium for the preceding fiscal year. (C) Exception If the maximum amount of a grant calculated under subparagraph (B) for an eligible entity is less the minimum amount specified in subparagraph (A), the eligible entity shall be awarded a grant of $75,000. (3) Duration; renewal