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Committee Hears Childcare Providers Urge Better Data on Cost of Quality; SB 5,500 Would Add Cost Studies to DCYF Report
Summary
Engrossed substitute SB 5,500 would require DCYF’s biannual market-rate report to include a current cost-of-quality childcare study developed with an early educator design team; providers said accurate cost data is necessary to set subsidy rates that support quality care.
The Appropriations Committee received a staff briefing and public testimony on engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5,500, which would require the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to include a cost-of-quality childcare study alongside its market rate survey.
Jordan Clark, committee staff, said the bill directs DCYF to use a cost estimation model that includes current staff salaries…
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