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HB 506

An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Benham and 31 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania establishes a child care worker recruitment and retention program to address workforce shortages and improve sector stability through incentive mechanisms.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · HB 506

Legislative bill overview

HB 506 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to establish a Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program. The bill creates mechanisms to address workforce challenges in the child care sector through recruitment incentives and retention support measures for child care workers.

Why is this important

Child care worker shortages have created significant gaps in Pennsylvania's child care capacity, affecting working families and economic productivity. By directly addressing recruitment and retention, the bill aims to stabilize the workforce, improve service availability, and potentially enhance child care quality through more experienced staff.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding source and cost: The bill doesn't specify how the program will be funded or what the state's financial commitment will be, raising questions about budget impact and sustainability
  • Wage/benefit levels: Specifics on whether compensation increases will be sufficient to meaningfully compete with other sectors or retain experienced workers remain unclear from the bill title alone
  • Implementation timeline: No details provided on how quickly the program launches or reaches child care facilities across the state, potentially creating inconsistent access to benefits

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

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