SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow

Designates April 15, 2026 as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day to publicly recognize and commend childcare providers and supporters in Louisiana.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/16/2026.

Overview

Type: Senate Resolution (SR)

Session/Jurisdiction: Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session

Sponsor: Senator Regina Barrow (co-sponsor)

Title/Purpose: Designate Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol; commend childcare stakeholders for their work.

Main Purpose

To formally designate a specific day at the Louisiana State Capitol to recognize and honor the Child Care Association of Louisiana (CCAL) and the broader community of licensed childcare providers, early childhood educators, and support staff.

To commend CCAL and associated professionals for their efforts to educate, advocate, and improve the quality and accessibility of childcare in Louisiana.

Key Provisions and Provisions/Changes

Designation: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, is designated as “Child Care Association of Louisiana Day” at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Commendation: The resolution formally commends childcare business owners, early childhood educators, and support staff for their contributions to the state’s children and families.

Appeal for Recognition: It urges all Louisiana citizens to recognize licensed childcare providers and their important work.

Who/What is Affected

Primary Beneficiaries: The Child Care Association of Louisiana (CCAL) and the broader community of licensed childcare providers, early childhood educators, and support staff.

Broader Impact: The measure publicly highlights the importance of high-quality early childhood education and childcare services within Louisiana.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Status: Enrolled resolution as of April 14, 2026.

Actions Taken: Introduced in the Senate, read by title, Rules suspended, second reading by title, and adopted.

Effective Date: The designation applies specifically to April 15, 2026, as designated in the text.

Official Endorsements: Senator Barrow is the primary sponsor; Senator Regina Barrow is listed as a co-sponsor.

Context and Significance

The bill (SR 79) is ceremonial and symbolic rather than policy-changing. Its purpose is to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of individuals and organizations involved in early childhood care and education in Louisiana.

By designating a day, the resolution aims to elevate public awareness of the importance of high-quality childcare as foundational to the state’s future, aligning with CCAL’s mission to educate, advocate, and collaborate for an improved childcare system.

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