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Senate panel reviews proposed expansion of Arkansas's Better Beginnings quality tiers, asks for fiscal details
Summary
The committee reviewed rule changes to rename and expand the Better Beginnings quality-rating system from three to six voluntary levels, with proposed incentive grants and higher voucher rates paid from federal funds; members requested the public hearing comments and the exact incentive and voucher payment amounts.
The Senate Children and Youth Committee reviewed proposed rule amendments to Arkansas's Better Beginnings quality rating and improvement system that would add voluntary levels 4, 5 and 6 above the existing three levels.
Paige Cox, Education Program Manager in the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, told the committee the changes are voluntary, intended to recognize providers who already exceed level 3, and designed to give parents clearer information about higher-quality options. Cox said about 88% of…
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