Bill > S357

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, to develop a comprehensive informational pamphlet for parents and guardians of newborns. The pamphlet must provide detailed information on early childhood education and care, including the developmental benefits of quality care, the department's role in licensing and ensuring safety of child care providers, available financial assistance for child care, contact information for child care resource and referral agencies, and an online directory of licensed child care programs throughout the state. The pamphlet will be distributed to parents of all newborns in birthing hospitals or hospitals from which newborns are discharged, ensuring that new parents have access to critical information about early education options, provider licensing, and financial resources for child care. This initiative aims to help parents make informed decisions about their child's early education and care while providing transparency about available support systems.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S357