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This bill modifies provisions related to early childhood education taxes, allowing counties to impose an additional sales tax specifically for early childhood education services. This tax, if approved by voters, will fund programs that improve the quality, affordability, and access to early childhood development programs for children aged five and younger, with a priority for children in financial need. Revenues collected will be deposited into a dedicated "Early Childhood Education Fund" and administered by a board of directors, which will have control over the fund and programs, and will be responsible for contracting with various providers, including public, private, and for-profit entities, as well as Head Start programs and family child care homes. The bill also specifies that no member of the board can have a financial interest in or be employed by any entity receiving funds from this early childhood education fund.

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