Washington Passes Childcare Crisis Bill to Ease Staffing Shortage - American Faith

Washington Passes Childcare Crisis Bill to Ease Staffing Shortage - American Faith

Washington state has taken a major step to address its childcare crisis with the signing of House Bill 1648 into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. The legislation, championed by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, aims to reduce burdensome regulations that have driven qualified workers out of the childcare sector. The Early Start Act of 2015, which Dent supported at the time, was intended to improve early learning standards. However, Dent now acknowledges that…

One less bill every month. That's several thousand kroner a year that could go to other important purposes.