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May 18, 2020
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
July 3, 2017
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.

February 9, 2017
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.

October 10, 2014
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.

David Feigen
April 13, 2021
Blog, Early Childhood

TX Legislature Poised to Take Big Strides to Support Child Care?

David Feigen
April 13, 2021
Blog, Early Childhood
TX Legislature Poised to Take Big Strides to Support Child Care?

A great package of child care bills for kids, parents, and employers is moving in the House.

Tagged: Child Care, Prenatal to Three

David Feigen
April 12, 2021
Early Childhood, Testimony

SB 560 Will Help More English Learners Become Strong Readers by 3rd Grade and Overcome COVID Learning Loss

David Feigen
April 12, 2021
Early Childhood, Testimony
SB 560 Will Help More English Learners Become Strong Readers by 3rd Grade and Overcome COVID Learning Loss

Testimony to the Senate Education Committee in Support of SB 560

Tagged: English Learner, Success in School, Equity

Peter Clark
April 7, 2021
Press Releases, Child Health

Statement on the Texas House Plan on Healthcare

Peter Clark
April 7, 2021
Press Releases, Child Health
Statement on the Texas House Plan on Healthcare

We're thrilled to see support for HB 290 and HB 133 but disappointed Medicaid expansion was excluded.

Tagged: Prenatal to Three, Health Coverage, Maternal & Infant Health

Kate Murphy
April 7, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Child Protection

Ensure the Foster Care System Meets Each Child’s Needs in the Most Family-Like Setting

Kate Murphy
April 7, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Child Protection
Ensure the Foster Care System Meets Each Child’s Needs in the Most Family-Like Setting

Support SB 1575 by Chair Kolkhorst / HB 4476 by Chair Oliverson

Josette Saxton
April 6, 2021
Mental Health, Testimony

Regular Educator Training is Needed to Help Prevent Youth Suicide

Josette Saxton
April 6, 2021
Mental Health, Testimony
Regular Educator Training is Needed to Help Prevent Youth Suicide

Testimony to the House Public Education Committee in Support of HB 1144 by Rep. Ramos

Tagged: Success in School

David Feigen
April 6, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood

HB 41 Will Make Pre-k Even More Effective, Ensure More Kids Are Ready for Kindergarten

David Feigen
April 6, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood
HB 41 Will Make Pre-k Even More Effective, Ensure More Kids Are Ready for Kindergarten

Testimony to the House Public Education Committee in Support of HB 41

Tagged: English Learner, Equity, Success in School, Pre-K

David Feigen
April 6, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood

HB 2256 Equips Schools to Support English Learners with Disabilities and Delays

David Feigen
April 6, 2021
Testimony, Early Childhood
HB 2256 Equips Schools to Support English Learners with Disabilities and Delays

Testimony to the Texas House Public Education Committee in Support of HB 2256

Tagged: English Learner, Equity, Success in School

Texans Care for Children
April 5, 2021
Blog, Early Childhood, Child Protection, Mental Health, Child Health

Key Takeaways for Kids in the Updated State Budget Bill

Texans Care for Children
April 5, 2021
Blog, Early Childhood, Child Protection, Mental Health, Child Health
Key Takeaways for Kids in the Updated State Budget Bill

As the Legislature moves forward, we have some concerns and some encouraging updates.

Tagged: Prenatal to Three, ECI, Budget, English Learner, Health Coverage

Peter Clark
April 1, 2021
Press Releases, Early Childhood

Texas Legislators Announce Early Childhood Caucus

Peter Clark
April 1, 2021
Press Releases, Early Childhood
Texas Legislators Announce Early Childhood Caucus

The bipartisan caucus will work on pre-k, child care, ECI, health care, nurse home visits, support for English Learners, and more.

Tagged: ECI, Pre-K, Child Care, Maternal & Infant Health, Health Coverage, Prenatal to Three

David Feigen
March 31, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Early Childhood

Good Bills to Support TX English Learners During Early Childhood

David Feigen
March 31, 2021
Reports & Briefs, Early Childhood
Good Bills to Support TX English Learners During Early Childhood

We support these bills at the Texas Legislature!

Tagged: Pre-K, English Learner, Equity, Success in School

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