Kentucky Child Care Reform Bill on the Move in Legislature

Kentucky child care reform bill on the move in legislature

Comprehensive legislation aimed at reforming Kentucky’s child care industry passed the House Tuesday 84-11 with one abstention.

Kentucky House passes bill aimed at strengthening child care system statewide

FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky House of Representatives has passed House Bill 6, a measure aimed at strengthening and modernizing Kentucky’s child care sector. The bill passed by an 84-11 vote. Supporters say the legislation addresses child care shortages across the commonwealth by updating regulations, improving oversight and expanding access for families. House Bill 6 would require third-party reviews of child care regulations,…

Child Care Reform Legislation Filed to Support Working Families Passes House

UPDATE: House Bill 6 passed the House on Tuesday and now moves to the Senate for consideration. New legislation introduced in Frankfort seeks to strengthen Kentucky’s child care system to better support working families, local communities, and employers across the Commonwealth. House Bill 6 and House Joint Resolution 50, sponsored by Representative Samara Heavrin, chair of the House Families and Children Committee, reflect the work of more than …