Establishes a special commission to study Family, Friend, and Neighbor-Provided Childcare in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special legislative commission to study and examine Family, Friend, and Neighbor-Provided Childcare in the Commonwealth. The commission will review funding streams, staffing needs, and how FFN care fits into the overall early education and care system. It will also assess statewide needs, the standardization of the application process, consumer education, and reimbursement rates for FFN providers. The commission will include representatives from various organizations and will submit a report by December 31, 2027.

Establishes a special commission to study Family, Friend, and Neighbor-Provided Childcare in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special legislative commission to study and examine Family, Friend, and Neighbor-Provided Childcare in the Commonwealth. The commission will review funding streams, staffing needs, and how FFN care fits into the overall early education and care system. It will also assess statewide needs, the standardization of the application process, consumer education, and reimbursement rates for FFN providers. The commission will include representatives from various organizations and will submit a report by December 31, 2027.