Early Childhood, Press Releases
Peter Clark
Statement on Gov. Abbott Opening Child Care

State must closely monitor health concerns and provide federal funds to providers

Statement on Gov. Abbott Opening Child Care
Blog, Child Health
Peter Clark
Over a Million Texans May Lose Insurance Under ...

By now, we all know that Monday’s CBO report estimated that the Senate health care bill ("BCRA") will increase the number of uninsured Americans by 22 million. And now we’re starting to see some estimates of what that would look like in Texas.

Early Childhood, Blog
Texans Care for Children
Local Research on Texas Pre-k Grants Provides ...

Districts urged the Legislature to provide adequate and predicable funding for boosting pre-k quality.

Early Childhood, Testimony
Andrea Brauer
Sunset Advisory Commission Report of the Texas ...

Testimony to the Sunset Advisory Commission

Texans Care for Children, among other suggestions, recommends Establishing an Office of Learning at the Texas Education Agency.

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Join Us This Week in Standing Up for Kids with Disabilities & Developmental Delays — Hearing Scheduled for Friday

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We've been busy working with our partners to urge state leaders to reconsider the controversial rate cuts to acute care therapies for children with disabilities. We are particularly concerned about the potential impact to the state's Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program, which provides critical support for children from birth to age three with disabilities and developmental delays. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a hearing Friday, September 18th at 9:00 am to receive public input on the proposed cuts.

In the News: Austin District Expands Campus-Based Mental Health Services

Austin American-Statesman – Crockett High School features an in-house counseling center with a licensed psychologist that offers therapy and mental health services beyond what administrators and high school guidance counselors are usually able to provide.

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Early Childhood Assistance Should Be a Priority

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The recent bipartisan reaction against proposed cuts to acute care therapy services for children with disabilities illustrates a growing recognition that children's first few years shape the rest of their lives and should be a priority.

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In the News: On Tuesday, Texas Takes Baby Steps on Breastfeeding Rights

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Texas Observer – A new law set to take effect September 1 will make it easier for Texas moms like Sarah Kuttesch, a public school teacher, to pump breast milk at work.

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Laws Address Mental Health Woes at School

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Millions of Texas public school students have headed back to class, starting a school year that we hope will put each of them on track to reach their potential and continue our state's prosperity into the next generation. Many will have a better chance of succeeding now that the Texas Legislature has passed a number of bipartisan bills recognizing that backpacks and school supplies aren't the only things students bring with them to school.

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Starting September 1, Schools & Other Public Employers in Texas Must Provide Breastfeeding Accommodations to Employees

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Starting September 1, a new Texas law will require all public employers in Texas - including public school districts, public colleges, local governments, and state agencies - to provide basic accommodations to employees who pump breast milk at work.

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Attend our Legislative Briefing and Meet our New CEO on September 17

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Please join us at the Texas Capitol on September 17th for our legislative briefing, Looking Ahead: Policy Priorities for Texas Children, and to meet our new CEO.