State lawmakers continue efforts for child care in budget - WWLP
By Ellen Fleming
On Beacon Hill, there are multiple efforts to enhance child care policies. Child care policies can be found in the budget, legislation and the fourth coming tax relief bills, but child care advocates are pushing for comprehensive action to reshape the field.
A legislative committee reported last year that it will take about $1.5 billion in investments to fix the state’s early education and care system. Much of the focus has been placed on this sector due to the upheaval the pandemic caused and attempts to make the state more competitive.
Last year, the Senate took on legislation to help child care across the Bay State, but it never was voted on in the House. Senate leaders have hinted towards revisiting child care this session.