An Act establishing a special legislative commission to study and examine Family, Friend, and Neighbor-Provided Childcare in the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special legislative commission to study and examine family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare within the Commonwealth. The commission will investigate the current state of this type of childcare, its challenges, and potential ways to improve access and support for families and caregivers. The goal is to inform future policy decisions related to this increasingly common childcare arrangement.
Key provisions
- Establish a special legislative commission.
- The commission will study family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare.
- The commission will examine the current state of this childcare model.
- The commission will explore ways to improve access and support.
- The Department of Early Education and Care will provide support to the commission.
Who is affected
- Families
- Caregivers
- Childcare providers (informal)
- The Department of Early Education and Care
- The Commonwealth
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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