Topic Descriptions
Child Care Subsidy & Quality
Includes legislation relating to child care regulations, standards, background checks, health and safety, quality improvement supports, penalties and subsidies.
Early Childhood Financing
Includes legislation relating to pay-for-success, tax credits, grant funding and financing mechanisms.
Early Childhood Governance
Includes legislation related to system coordination, collaboration and oversight and new departments, divisions, advisory councils, boards and study committees.
Equity in Early Childhood
Includes legislation related to promoting racial equity as of the 2021 legislative session.
Home Visiting
Includes legislation about home visiting programs, services and parent education and involvement.
Other
Includes early childhood legislation not covered by other topics including, but not limited to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), two-generation strategies, brain development, COVID-19 and trauma-informed care.
Prekindergarten and School Readiness
Includes legislation on early childhood education programs, school readiness, preschool, assessments and universal preschool.
Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers
Includes legislation relating to prenatal screening, maternal health, safety, early intervention, child well-being and paid parental leave.
Teachers and Workforce
Includes legislation on teacher training requirements, certification, compensation, professional development and workforce matters.