North Carolina S647 expands early childhood education and childcare infrastructure, aiming to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality early.

North Carolina S647, known as the Child Promise Act, focuses on enhancing early childhood education and childcare infrastructure. It allocates funds for various initiatives, including expanding the NC Pre-K program, establishing a mentorship program for childcare providers, and creating a grant program for childcare facilities in underserved areas. The bill also sets up a program to assist businesses providing childcare, including fast-tracking licensure and offering tax credits for flexible work hours.

North Carolina S647 expands early childhood education and childcare infrastructure, aiming to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality early.

North Carolina S647, known as the Child Promise Act, focuses on enhancing early childhood education and childcare infrastructure. It allocates funds for various initiatives, including expanding the NC Pre-K program, establishing a mentorship program for childcare providers, and creating a grant program for childcare facilities in underserved areas. The bill also sets up a program to assist businesses providing childcare, including fast-tracking licensure and offering tax credits for flexible work hours.