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Utah House creates childcare task force to study costs, regulation and access
Summary
HB 83 establishes a Childcare Task Force to review costs, licensing and access and make recommendations; the House adopted amendments narrowing and clarifying charges and passed the bill 57-15. Debate focused on the state's role in childcare and regulatory costs.
The Utah House on Feb. 13 approved House Bill 83, establishing an interim Childcare Task Force to study childcare availability, regulatory costs and potential policy options.
Sponsor Representative Sheryl Allen said she brought the bill to address the growing need for childcare as more parents work and welfare reform increases workforce participation. Quoting a local editorial, Allen said…
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