1,200 Michigan childcare centers close due to pandemic-related federal funding cuts and proposed budget changes.
Michigan's childcare crisis intensifies due to pandemic-related federal funding cuts, causing around 1,200 centers to close. The state's proposed budget changes for community-based pre-school programs may further exacerbate the issue by reducing funding and stricter mandates, leading to decreased accessibility and increased costs for families. Childcare providers protest the state's budget proposals, arguing that changes could endanger the industry.
June 11, 2024
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