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LC 831

Interim study of child care

2025 Regular Session

LC 831 - Interim study of child care OverviewBill Number: LC 831 Title: Interim study of child careStatus: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery Introduced: November 05, 2024 Purpose and

(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
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Bill Summary · LC 831

LC 831 - Interim study of child care

Overview

Bill Number: LC 831
Title: Interim study of child care
Status: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
Introduced: November 05, 2024

Purpose and Intent

This bill would direct the Legislative Council to conduct an interim study on the state of child care in the state. The study aims to examine the availability, affordability, and quality of child care services, as well as the challenges faced by families and child care providers. The goal is to identify policy solutions that could improve access to high-quality, affordable child care.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Legislative Council to convene a study committee to examine the child care landscape in the state
  • Directs the committee to gather data and input from child care providers, families, and other stakeholders
  • Instructs the committee to analyze factors impacting the supply and demand for child care, including workforce issues, regulatory environment, and financing
  • Calls for the committee to develop policy recommendations to address identified challenges and gaps in the child care system
  • Requires the committee to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by September 15, 2025

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would impact a wide range of stakeholders in the state's child care system, including:

  • Families with young children who rely on child care services
  • Child care providers, including centers, home-based providers, and early learning programs
  • Employers who depend on a reliable child care system for their workforce
  • Policymakers and state agencies responsible for child care regulations and funding

The interim study aims to identify ways to improve the accessibility, affordability, and quality of child care, which could have significant impacts on families, the child care workforce, and the broader economy.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill is currently in draft form and has not yet been formally introduced in the Legislature. If enacted, the Legislative Council would be required to convene the study committee and submit its report by September 15, 2025. The findings and recommendations from this interim study could then inform future legislative action to address child care challenges in the state.

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

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