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Your elected officials need to hear from you immediately.

Budget negotiations have intensified, and we are learning Pre-K and the Child Care Recruitment and Retention Initiative funding are IN JEOPARDY.

This year, Governor Shapiro proposed $55 million in new, recurring funding for a child care teacher recruitment and retention initiative in his 2025-2026 budget proposal. This initiative was designed based on recommendations made to the Shapiro Administration by Start Strong PA campaign partners.

Now is the time for policymakers to show early childhood educators that their critical work of caring for and educating young children is valued and matters to children, families, businesses and Pennsylvania’s economic security! The General Assembly needs to hear from you!

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