Overview: Bills Related To Early Childhood Education and Care Presented In The Massachusetts Legislature in 2017 and 2018.
Early childhood education and care is getting more attention in politics thanks to the work of early education advocates. This has led to more bills related to early childhood being presented to the legislature. Below, is a list of bills that were presented during open session of the Massachusetts legislature in 2017 and 2018 along with the legislator who presented the bill:
“Bill H.2060190th (Current) An Act relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs
By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of John W. Scibak and others relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education.”
Source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2060/BillHistory
Bill H.2915190th (Current)
“An Act ensuring safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs
By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to drinking water at schools and early childhood programs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.”
Source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2915
Bill H.1528190th (Current)
An Act relative to early education funding
By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Stephan Hay for legislation to dedicate a certain percentage of the sales tax for early education providers. Revenue.
Source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1528
Bill H.2061190th (Current)
An Act establishing universal early education and full-day kindergarten
By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2061) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to establish universal early education and full-day kindergarten. Education.
Source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2061
Bill H.111190th (Current)
An Act relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 111) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and Mathew Muratore relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Office of Child Care Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H111
Bill S.1164190th (Current)
An Act relative to early childhood cavities
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Harriette L. Chandler, John W. Scibak, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the enhanced management of early childhood caries among MassHealth patients. Public Health.
Source: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1164
Bill H.2838190th (Current)
An Act to expand universal pre-kindergarten
By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2838) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish the universal pre-kindergarten commission. Education.