SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Royce Duplessis

Designates May 12, 2026 as a day to recognize early childhood education and advocate for better pay, benefits, and funding for Louisiana’s child care system.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.

Summary of SR 115 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Purpose and intent

Designates Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as “A Day Without Child Care Day” at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Aims to raise awareness about the importance of early childhood education (ECE) and the need for investment in a fully funded child care system in Louisiana.

Seeks to elevate voices of educators, families, and providers and advocate for better pay, benefits, and working conditions in the early childhood workforce.

Key provisions and changes

Official designation only: The resolution designates one specific day (May 12, 2026) for recognition at the state Capitol.

Public advocacy framing: Emphasizes national and statewide efforts (including For Providers By Providers, 4PXP) to highlight workforce challenges and the economic impact of child care disruptions.

No new statutory programs or funding authorizations are created by the resolution itself; it serves as a formal recognition and advocacy signal.

Who is affected

Early childhood educators and providers (child care workers, preschools, and related personnel) in Louisiana.

Working families who rely on affordable child care and its stability.

The broader Louisiana economy, given the asserted links between child care stability, workforce participation, and economic productivity.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The resolution designates a single date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Action history indicates the resolution was enrolled on May 13, 2026, and transmitted to the Secretary of State.

The measure is primarily symbolic and informational, with no operative requirements or fiscal appropriations attached.

Context and rationale (as described in the bill)

Early childhood education is underfunded, contributing to high turnover, low wages, and limited access to care.

Many providers lack paid sick leave, health insurance, or retirement benefits.

Turnover and low compensation impact the stability and quality of care and, by extension, the state economy.

The designation aligns with broader advocacy efforts to invest in a robust, adequately funded child care system to support working families and economic growth.

Practical takeaway

SR 115 is a ceremonial designation intended to draw attention to the critical role of child care and the need for policy and funding supports for the early childhood education sector in Louisiana. It does not enact new programs or allocate resources.