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Educator Lawrence Dupree urges more funding and family supports during public comment
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council · February 20, 2026
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At the meeting's public comment period, educator Lawrence Dupree urged the council to push legislators for more funding, standardized FINS officers, and supports for families in crisis to prevent later justice‑system involvement.
During public comment at the advisory council meeting, Lawrence Dupree identified himself as representing educators and urged more funding and supports for families and early‑childhood services.
Dupree said many children "fall through the cracks" and emphasized…
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