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SR 294

A RESOLUTION recognizing May 8, 2026, as Provider Appreciation Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Carroll and 1 co-sponsor

Designates May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day in Kentucky to honor and recognize the vital role of child care providers in families and the economy.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 294

Summary: SR 294 (2026RS) – Provider Appreciation Day in Kentucky

What the bill is

  • Type: Senate resolution (SR) of the Kentucky General Assembly
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session (2026RS)
  • Jurisdiction: Kentucky
  • Title: A Resolution recognizing May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Status: Introduced in the Senate on April 14, 2026; referred to the Committee on Committees (S)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution designates May 8, 2026, as Provider Appreciation Day in Kentucky.
  • It acknowledges and honors child care providers across the Commonwealth for their role in supporting children’s growth, development, education, and lifelong skills.
  • It emphasizes the broader economic and community benefits of child care, including enabling working families and contributing to local economies.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Official designation
    • The Kentucky Senate recognizes May 8, 2026, as Provider Appreciation Day.
    • It encourages all citizens to recognize and appreciate the important work and value provided by child care providers in communities.
  • Section 2: Communications duty
    • The Clerk of the Senate is instructed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Robin L. Webb (a designated recipient in the action history).

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Child care providers in Kentucky.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Families who rely on child care, employers, and communities that benefit from stable, high-quality early care and education.
  • The resolution also highlights organizations supporting providers (e.g., CCR&R organizations such as Child Care Aware of Kentucky, Child Care Council of Kentucky, Family Child Care Network of Kentucky) as part of the broader context of provider support.

Background and context cited

  • The resolution references national recognition by Child Care Aware® of America for Provider Appreciation Day.
  • It notes that child care systems support child development, educational advancement, working families, and local economies.
  • It recognizes the role of CCR&R organizations in building supply and quality of child care and in providing coaching, mentoring, and assistance to providers.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: April 14, 2026.
  • Committee: Referred to the Senate Committee on Committees (S) for consideration.
  • No substantive policy changes or funding provisions are proposed; the document is a ceremonial designation intended to honor providers on a specific date.

Bottom-line impact

  • The bill creates a formal state-level recognition of Provider Appreciation Day for May 8, 2026.
  • It serves an official symbolic purpose to raise awareness of the importance of child care providers and their contributions to families and the Kentucky economy. No fiscal appropriation or regulatory changes are attached to the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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