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LD 1859

An Act To Improve Access To Child Care And Early Childhood Education By Establishing Regional Resource Hubs

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Anne Carney and 5 co-sponsors

Overview: LD 1859 - An Act To Improve Access To Child Care And Early Childhood Education By Establishing Regional Resource Hubs.Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to improve access

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1859

Overview: LD 1859 - An Act To Improve Access To Child Care And Early Childhood Education By Establishing Regional Resource Hubs.
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to improve access to child care and early childhood education services in the state by establishing a network of regional resource hubs.
Key Provisions:
- Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish regional resource hubs to provide support and resources to child care providers and early childhood education programs.
- Requires the hubs to offer services such as professional development, technical assistance, and resource referrals to help strengthen the quality and availability of child care and early childhood education.
- Appropriates funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to implement and operate the regional resource hubs.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be families with young children, as well as child care providers and early childhood education programs. The regional resource hubs would help to improve the accessibility and quality of these services, which could have a positive impact on child development and family well-being.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill has been carried over to the next legislative session, meaning it will continue to be considered in the 132nd Legislature.

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

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