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EEC board endorses priorities memo urging access and workforce investments ahead of FY26 budget
Summary
The EEC board voted to send an amended FY26 priorities memo to the secretary emphasizing expanding family access (CCFA), program stability, quality, and workforce supports; members highlighted 65,000 children in CCFA, 29,000 families on the waiting list, and recommended pairing access targets with workforce capacity increases.
The Department of Early Education and Care board discussed and approved an amended priorities memo to send to the secretary's office outlining FY2026 budget priorities.
The Chair framed four strategic areas: expanding family access to care, ensuring program stability, enhancing program quality, and strengthening workforce supports. Board members repeatedly urged prioritizing CCFA (Child Care Financial Assistance) expansions and…
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