Missed Opportunities: Early Learning Pennsylvania Urges Action on Pre-K Expansion and Child Care Crisis

Principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA) express disappointment over the failure to expand state-funded pre-K programs and address the child care crisis in the 2023-24 Pennsylvania state budget. They emphasize the importance of investing in early learning opportunities and stabilizing the child care workforce. Although there are increases in funding for early intervention programs and maternal health, ELPA is urging the Shapiro Administration to prioritize access and support for Pennsylvania’s youngest learners.