S.341

Expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare in Massachusetts.

This bill seeks to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare in Massachusetts by establishing a state advisory committee on FFN care. The committee will include representatives from various organizations and communities to ensure diverse perspectives. The committee will focus on ensuring adequate representation, resources, and outreach for FFN care, as well as creating new programs to support FFN caregivers. The bill also mandates a payment structure for FFN caregivers that meets or exceeds the state's minimum hourly wage.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

History

Jul 2

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

Jan 15

Senate

Reporting date extended to Monday February 2, 2026

Aug 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2