Ryan Fattman voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Expands Childcare Affordability Programs
Vote to pass a bill that expands childcare affordability programs in the state of Massachusetts.
Expands and amends childcare affordability programs in the state of Massachusetts, including (Sec. ):
Making permanent the permanent the Commonwealth Cares for Children, or C3 Grants for providers which were included in the state budget for the current fiscal year;
Setting pay and benefit standards for early education/child care workers, on par with educators in the public school system;
Establishing a career ladder for early childhood educators that includes scholarships and loan forgiveness; and
For providers receiving state subsidies, reimbursements would be based on the actual cost of care, including staffing costs, and would be based on enrollment rather than attendance.
Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning January 15, 2025 (Sec. 24).
Title: Expands Childcare Affordability Programs