Pane_1_Col_12_Title

Early Care and Education

Pane_1_Col_6_A

young children eating strawberries

Early Care and Education Update

Access highlights on the 2020 legislative session, updates about our recent Prenatal-to-Three Policy Symposium, upcoming 2020 Early Learning Fellows Program and more 

Pane_1_Col_6_B

computer keyboard and the words webinar written

Prenatal-to-3 Webinar

Access an archive of the Feb. 20 webinar and learn more about strengthening prenatal-to-3 systems of care through evidence-informed state level policies and how to collaborate with the Policy Impact Center. The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at The University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs aims to be a resource for state leaders for objective and rigorous reviews of the evidence on policies impacting the earliest years. 

NCSL Redistricting Seminar

HUMAN SERVICES

Early Care and Education
All Documents

Pane_2_Col_4_A

Infant holding adults finger

Prenatal-to-Three Policy Symposium

Legislators and staff from 16 states gathered in Austin, Texas to explore how state policymakers can improve outcomes for infants and toddlers. Agenda, and meeting resources from the symposium are now available. 

Pane_2_Col_4_B

ncsl fellows human services

Early Learning Fellows

2019 marked the eighth year of NCSL's Early Learning Fellows Program. Learn more about the selected cohort of 26 representing 13 states, view information about the in-person meetings and webinars along with other related materials.

Pane_2_Col_4_C

Young child and teacher

Early Learning Opportunities

Each year, state legislatures consider legislation to improve the quality and increase access to early learning opportunities in their states. Increasingly, legislators are focusing their efforts on improving the early care and education workforce.

Pane_4_Col_4_A

ncsl database

Early Care and Education Legislation

This database tracks and updates early care and education legislation from the 2008-2020 legislative sessions for the 50 states and the territories. Search by state, topic, status, primary sponsor, bill number or keyword.

Pane_4_Col_4_8

Overview