Statement on Governor Healey's Early Education and Care Announcement

Statement from Senate President Karen E. Spilka:

"After working hard on this issue for years, I'm thrilled to see Governor Healey's proposal on early education and childcare. The cost of childcare has been out of reach for working families for too long, and we can't fulfill our potential as a Commonwealth until we tackle this crisis from every angle. I'm proud of the leadership the Senate has shown on this issue, and we plan to once again pass a comprehensive early education and childcare bill this session. That bill will cover many of the same topics raised by Governor Healey today, including expanding income eligibility for family child care assistance, and codifying the C3 operational grant program into state law. I'm hopeful that, with a willing partner in the Governor's office, we can make permanent, meaningful changes to help parents, providers, and our youngest learners."