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KS SR1708
Resolution
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dinah Sykes
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AI Summary
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Designates February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day in Kansas
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Recognizes that 90% of a child's brain develops before kindergarten and that experiences from birth to age five determine lifelong outcomes in social development, academics, and career success
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Affirms that investment in child care, early childhood home visitation, healthcare, and education saves taxpayer dollars in other programs later in life
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Declares that access to high-quality, safe, affordable, and licensed child care is critical for children's success and the state's economic growth
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to 11 early childhood organizations including Kansas Head Start Association, Child Care Aware of Kansas, and Kansas Action for Children
Legislative Description
A resolution recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the wellbeing and education of our youngest residents.
Last Action
Senate Enrolled on Thursday, February 6, 2025
2/6/2025