Cabinet Approves Early Childhood Development and Other Bills

#national: Early Childhood Sector Warns Quality at Risk Without Budget Boost

Pressure is mounting on the Government to prioritise early childhood education in Budget 2026, with warnings that underfunding is putting the quality and sustainability of services at risk across Aotearoa. Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand says the sector is facing increasing strain from rising operational costs, workforce shortages, and growing expectations, while funding levels continue to fall short of what is needed to deliver high-…

Cabinet approves early childhood development and other bills

Cabinet has approved a series of legislative measures aimed at strengthening early childhood development at a time that the country marks Child Protection Month...

Early Childhood Bill Heads to Governor

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Trish Ranson, DStillwater, passed HB 1979 out of the House and Senate.