Florida H0845 mandates a study on child care assistance programs for employees, focusing on costs, affordability, and school readiness.

Florida H0845 requires the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to conduct a study on public and private child care assistance programs for employees. The study will evaluate costs, affordability, and effects on school readiness. It must consult with relevant departments and entities, including the Department of Children and Families and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. The study will cover characteristics of other states' programs, potential benefits for Florida, and effects on school readiness, the child care workforce, and regulation.

Florida H0845 mandates a study on child care assistance programs for employees, focusing on costs, affordability, and school readiness.

Florida H0845 requires the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to conduct a study on public and private child care assistance programs for employees. The study will evaluate costs, affordability, and effects on school readiness. It must consult with relevant departments and entities, including the Department of Children and Families and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. The study will cover characteristics of other states' programs, potential benefits for Florida, and effects on school readiness, the child care workforce, and regulation.