Kansas Office of Early Childhood bill failed in legislative session, consolidating child care and day care programs under one agency.

Kansas Office of Early Childhood failed to pass in legislative session, consolidating 20 state programs such as child care assistance and day care facility licensing under one agency. Despite passing House 110-10, Senate stalled action on Senate Bill 96. Advocates plan to reintroduce the effort next year, asserting that the fragmented system hampers services and efficiency.

May 12, 2024
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