Establishes a commission to study and recommend funding for high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special commission to study the funding of high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts. The commission will determine the true cost of delivering such education, examine funding streams, and explore opportunities for community partnerships. It will also review the successes and challenges of existing funding programs and investigate methods to address unmet needs. The commission will include members from the General Court, state departments, and various stakeholders. It must issue a report with findings and recommendations by June 30, 2026.

Establishes a commission to study and recommend funding for high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special commission to study the funding of high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts. The commission will determine the true cost of delivering such education, examine funding streams, and explore opportunities for community partnerships. It will also review the successes and challenges of existing funding programs and investigate methods to address unmet needs. The commission will include members from the General Court, state departments, and various stakeholders. It must issue a report with findings and recommendations by June 30, 2026.