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Senate backs public–private plan to retrofit state building for child care slots
Summary
Senate passed the Child Care Expansion Act (SB 248), which would retrofit a state-owned building and lease it to a private employer that contracts with a licensed child-care provider; sponsors said 50% of slots will be reserved for state employees and military members.
The Senate on Feb. 24 approved the Child Care Expansion Act, a measure to expand childcare capacity by retrofitting an existing state‑owned building and leasing it to a private employer who would contract with a licensed Utah childcare provider to operate the center.
Senator Escamilla, sponsor of SB 248, said the project targets a state-owned location (identified in floor…
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