Parents seek flexibility in preschool subsidies

Parents seek flexibility in preschool subsidies

Bills advancing through the state Legislature aim to support families with preschool-age children, but many parents are calling for greater flexibility in qualifying for child care subsidies. Their concerns center around strict requirements, including income limits and age eligibility, which some argue do not reflect the harsh financial realities facing struggling families. House Bill 549 proposes creation of an Early Learning Apprenticeship Gra…