Bill proposing $55 million bonus program for child care teachers advances in Pa. House

Lawmakers move to strengthen out-of-school-time programs in New Jersey

New Jersey lawmakers want to create an advisory commission to improve out-of-school-time programs. (Photo by Edwin J. Torres | N.J. Governor’s Office)State legislators advanced legislation Monday that would establish an advisory commission to improve out-of-school-time programs in New Jersey. The bill aims to improve the quality of before-school, after-school, and summer programs, which supporters say provide relief for working families and enri…

Bill proposing $55 million bonus program for child care teachers advances in Pa. House

HARRISBURG — A bill backing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s call to fund bonuses paid to child care teachers toward growing the industry’s labor force advanced Tuesday within the Pennsylvania House.