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House creates early childhood task force after heated debate over scope and parental oversight
Summary
Lawmakers approved a second substitute of HB164 to form an Early Childhood Task Force charged with recommending a statewide strategy for kindergarten readiness; proponents called it a modest, low-cost step and opponents warned it could overreach and 'coach parents.'
Representative Cutler introduced second substitute House Bill 164 to establish an Early Childhood Task Force tasked with developing policy recommendations to ensure children are prepared for kindergarten. "I come here, colleagues, today to speak with you on behalf of those who you'll never see on this Capitol Hill," Cutler said, describing the bill's focus on impoverished children and families without ready…
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