Heavrin measure on early childhood education clears House 1

Rep. Samara Heavrin, R-Leitchfield, presents House Bill 561, an act related to child care, during the Feb. 22 meeting of the House Committee on Families and Children.

The House of Representatives voted 77-14 on Tuesday afternoon to approve HB 561, which would establish the Certified Child Care Community Designation program.

HB 561 looks to address the complex issues relating to child care and early childhood education opportunities in the Commonwealth.

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