Requesting a study on early childhood care and education costs to improve affordability and sustainability in West Virginia.

The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the actual costs of early childhood care and education in West Virginia. The study aims to provide reliable data for modeling these costs, including variations by program type, age group, and geographic region. It will compare existing child care subsidy reimbursement rates with the estimated cost of care and propose a financial estimate and implementation plan to inform budget development.

Requesting a study on early childhood care and education costs to improve affordability and sustainability in West Virginia.

The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the actual costs of early childhood care and education in West Virginia. The study aims to provide reliable data for modeling these costs, including variations by program type, age group, and geographic region. It will compare existing child care subsidy reimbursement rates with the estimated cost of care and propose a financial estimate and implementation plan to inform budget development.