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This bill establishes the Child-Care Workforce Commission within the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to collect, analyze, and report comprehensive data about the child-care workforce in the state. The commission will consist of 20 members, including government officials and representatives from various child-care sectors, appointed to reflect the population's diversity. The commission's primary responsibilities include conducting at least four meetings annually, holding public hearings, and developing a publicly accessible website to share meeting information, reports, and allow public comments. The bill requires the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Industry, to annually collect detailed workforce data including demographic information, professional credentials, compensation, employment length, and benefits for child-care employees. The commission will produce an initial report within six months of the act's effective date and subsequent annual reports by October 31st each year, which will be distributed to the Governor, various legislative committees, and made publicly available online. The goal is to provide transparent, reliable data about the child-care workforce to help understand its composition, challenges, and potential improvements. The commission members will not receive a salary but will be reimbursed for expenses, and the act will take effect 30 days after its passage.

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