SB 1535: Relating to child care; and prescribing an effective date.
SB 1535 status: Introduced — Effective date, June 5, 2026 (updated Apr 6, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
Official</b> </i>] [<i>Requires the Department of Early Learning and Care to study child care. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to child care no later than September 15, 2027.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2028.</i>] <b>Allows the Early Learning Council to...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Aims to reduce liability insurance costs for providers
- Supports child care stability to help workforce participation
Risks
- Potential administrative costs associated with study and work group
Society
Benefits
- Improves research on child care accessibility
- Provides flexibility for subsidy priority programs
Risks
- Changes in subsidy priority could alter access for specific family groups
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