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EEC opens public comment on C3 formula; proposes to maintain current formula for FY26 and require workforce investment
Summary
EEC officials said they will use a board review and public comment process to formalize and (for FY26) maintain the current Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) funding formula, add a provider attestation to accept CCFA children, and require about half of C3 funds be used for workforce-related investments.
The Department of Early Education and Care is accepting public comment on the formula that determines monthly awards under the Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) provider grant program and intends to present a recommendation to its board this fall.
At the meeting, Jocelyn (EEC staff member) said the agency must now use a formal board review and public comment process to establish and change the formula, per budget language included in recent legislation. “We do need to start using a formal board review process with public comment to make any…
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