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Senators hear proposal to create childcare provider incentive fund, spotlighting workforce needs
Summary
A public hearing on Senate Bill 567 focused on creating a childcare provider incentive program to support recruitment and retention through stipends, scholarships, loan repayment and housing assistance. Proponents said prior recognition payments were well received and additional, statutory authority and funding are needed.
The Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health opened a public hearing March 6 on Senate Bill 567, a bill that would direct the Department of Early Learning and Care to establish an incentive program and a separate childcare provider incentive fund.
Ms. Hart summarized the bill to committee members, saying SB 567 “directs the Department of Early Learning and Care or DELC to establish and implement a childcare provider incentive program” and to create a distinct Childcare Provider Incentive Fund in the…
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