Tag: Delaware legislature
Delaware Adopts Some New Federal Child Care Rules and Commits to Child Care Rate Increase
March 8th, 2024
UPDATED: March 20, 2024. Click here for an official announcement from Gov. John Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. When it comes to funding Purchase of Care, the state subsidy that helps families cover child care tuition, about 30 percent comes from federal dollars funneled through the U.S. Department of...VIEW ARTICLE
Early Childhood and Teacher Supports Main Focus Areas this Legislative Session
July 7th, 2023
Another half of a legislative session is in the books for Delaware. This year—the penultimate one in Gov. John Carney’s second term—lawmakers affirmed the governor’s budget, while paying special focus to supporting teachers, families with young children, and early learning programs. As educators continue to take on more...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Advances Early Literacy Initiatives
March 27th, 2023
We often hear that children learn to read and then they read to learn—with this transition happening at a critical point in third grade. And we know that we as a state can do more to enable children to read to learn and reach their full potential. In recent years, the issue has gotten even more attention for a few reasons. A greater...VIEW ARTICLE
General Assembly Proposals Seek to Stabilize Child Care
March 2nd, 2023
Leading Senators on Health & Social Services and Education Committees have introduced two bills responding to advocate priorities focused on Purchase of Care, a state subsidy, which has been underfunded for decades. The bills will pay child care providers a statewide rate and stabilize support for families and providers. Senate...VIEW ARTICLE