An Act relative to enabling access and empowering early educators
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to and support for family child care homes in Massachusetts. It seeks to empower early educators working in these homes by addressing issues related to licensing, training, and compensation. The legislation intends to create a more stable and supportive environment for family child care providers and the children they care for.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for family child care homes to apply for and maintain licenses.
- Provides for the development of training and professional development opportunities for family child care providers.
- Addresses compensation and financial stability for family child care providers.
- Supports the creation of a registry of family child care homes.
Who is affected
- Family child care providers
- Children in family child care homes
- Parents of children in family child care homes
- The Department of Early Education and Care
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
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