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Subcommittee advances employer-childcare pilot, studies kindergarten-readiness proposals; several childcare measures tabled
Summary
The House appropriations subcommittee heard multiple early-childhood proposals including an employer-childcare assistance pilot (HB 1771) and a family day home pilot (HB 1833). Lawmakers tabled two kindergarten-readiness measures for further study while reporting others out of committee.
The Virginia House appropriations subcommittee on education advanced an employer–childcare assistance pilot and a family day-home support pilot and considered, but gently tabled, several kindergarten-readiness and preschool funding proposals.
House Bill 1771, sponsored by Delegate Delia McClure, would create an employee childcare assistance pilot that issues a state match directly to eligible providers when employers contribute to employees' childcare costs. The bill prioritizes small businesses for awards and tasks the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) with administering the mixed-delivery pilot and reporting on its effectiveness by Sept. 1, 2026, and Sept. 1, 2027. The subcommittee reported HB 1771 by voice vote, 5–0.
Supporters told the subcommittee the measure pairs employer contributions with a state match to expand access and affordability. Kathy Glaser of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation called the concept “low risk, high value,” while Emily Webb of the Virginia Chamber of…
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