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Committee considers childcare, early childhood expansions and cuts to proposed lines

2364147 · February 20, 2025
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Summary

The committee reviewed multiple early-childhood items including a $6 million expansion of the "best-in-class" program, $5 million in childcare grants, and several proposed removals; members asked for additional language and recommended visits to local programs.

The House Appropriations HR section reviewed early childhood budget requests in HB1012, including a $6 million expansion of the "best-in-class" early childhood program, $5 million for childcare grants and resources, and other quality and inclusion payments.

Jessica, the department program lead, said the $6 million would continue the program's growth and estimated the funds would reach…

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