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Employment committee brief: local supporters back childcare pilot bills to help training parents
Summary
The Employment Committee reported support for state bills establishing a certified childcare pilot in El Paso that would fund training-friendly child care; committee members described the pilot as $450,000 for up to 30 families and expiring in 2029.
The Employment Committee reported to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on April 17 that state lawmakers introduced legislation to fund a childcare pilot in El Paso to support low-income parents enrolled in short-term workforce training programs.
The committee’s update said Sen. Blanco and State Rep. Bridal introduced SB 1249 and HB 2652, respectively, to create a certified caregiver/childcare pilot program that…
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