Blueprint for Kentucky's Children
FAIR OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY CHILD
Every child needs the opportunity to succeed. Quality education provides a strong foundation for children.
2008 Legislative Priorities
We recommend the following legislative actions. Follow the bill links to see already filed legislation. View the fact sheets for more information. Check the Blueprint Tracker for updates, recent activity and action alerts.
Ensure an integrated, birth-to-five, early learning system
- Expand access to pre-kindergarten for children in families up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Institute a collaborative grant process that places pre-k programs in diverse community settings including child care and Head Start programs as well as schools.
- House Bill 380
- Check out the Strong Start Kentucky Website for more info
- View the Birth to Five Fact Sheet
- Increase funding for the STARS for Kids Now Quality Rating System and Scholarships for Early Care and Education Professionals.
- Advocates testified for these increases in the House Budget Committee on February 14, 2008.
Enhance resources for accessible child care services
- Raise the income eligibility level of the Child Care Assistance Program to 165% of the federal poverty level, and allow families to stay on the program until they reach 200% of the federal poverty level. Allow a combination of school and employment hours to reach the 20 hours/week work eligibility requirement for parents using the Child Care Assistance Program.
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