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Committee hears requests on early childhood lines; member seeks cuts to childcare grants and tiered payments

2364166 · February 20, 2025
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Summary

The Appropriations HR section reviewed several early‑childhood and childcare items, including a $6 million best‑in‑class expansion and proposed childcare grants; at least one legislator asked that funding lines be removed.

The committee reviewed multiple early‑childhood and child‑care proposals in the HHS budget. Jessica (HHS staff) said a $6 million 'best‑in‑class' expansion would continue prior growth and reach an additional 300–500 children over the biennium; she said the program remains years away from statewide…

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