A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania's early childhood education system, including the impact of public and private equity in child care and make recommendations for improvements that are necessary to increase access to affordable, high-quality care for all families across this Commonwealth.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania’s early childhood education system, with a particular focus on the impact of private equity firms. The commission will investigate rising costs, including increased liability insurance rates and tuition, and explore how these trends affect access to affordable, high-quality care for families. Ultimately, the resolution seeks recommendations for improvements to increase access to childcare across the Commonwealth.
Key provisions
- Study the impact of private equity in Pennsylvania’s child care industry.
- Investigate rising liability insurance rates and their effect on child care facilities.
- Examine strategies used by other states to address private equity involvement in child care.
- Assess how private equity impacts the affordability and quality of child care.
- Recommend legislative improvements to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care.
Who is affected
- Parents of young children
- Child care providers (including independent and nonprofit organizations)
- The child care industry
- Pennsylvania residents
- Families across Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically targets the role of private equity firms in the child care sector.
- It addresses rising liability insurance costs and their impact on child care providers and families.
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- Pn 3482 Html
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Danielle Friel Otten
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