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Advocacy

Our Policy Priorities 

  1. Ensuring all young children, birth to age 8, have access to high-quality, developmentally appropriate early learning expriences
  2. Advacing an effective, diverse, well-prepared and well-compensated early childhood workforce

Guiding Documents 

We work with elected officials and state agencies to advance policies and practices that align with NAEYC’s core position statements. This position statements are based in research and informed by members of the early childhood profession.

 

The 88th Texas Legislative Session

The Texas Legislature is currently in session through the end of May 2023. TXAEYC and our advocacy partners are working to secure $2.3 billion for the field in addition to advancing policies that support young children, working families, early childhood educators, and early learning programs.

Bill Tracker

Elevating the voices for early childhood professionals throughout the legislative process is a priority of TXAEYC. Legislatures need to hear from educators and administrators in the field as they consider the impact of bills being considered. TXAEYC is here to guide you through the process and help you get involved.

Please reach out to Kirsten Reed if you would like to testify at a hearing or meet with your legislators.

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Elevating the Early Childhood Profession – An Advocacy Project of TXAEYC

TXAEYC is calling on early childhood educators across the state to create short videos which can be shared and highlighted on social media channels to garner the support of elected officials. Every early childhood educator has an important story to share. Now, more than ever, we must come together to advocate for our profession and the children and families we serve.

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Resources for the 88th Legislative Session

Policy Agenda for the 88th Legislative Session

TXAEYC is committed to advancing early childhood during the 88th Legislative Session. With our legislative and advocacy partners, we will work to increase access to early learning and support the early childhood workforce.
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Webinar: Legislative Updates

Learn about bills moving their way through the 88th Texas Legislature and what you can do to advocate for early learning!
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Survey Results: CCRF is Ending - What will Happen?

With Child Care Relief Funding ending, what will happen to child care programs across the state? A recent survey by TXAEYC revealed that 44% of responding child care programs are may close.
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Survey Results: Child Care Shortages Continue

Recent survey results demonstrate that staffing shortages continue to contribute to shortages in the supply of child care across Texas, with low compensation driving the lack of recruitment and retention.
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HB 2264: Building Pathways for the ECE Workforce

The ECE workforce needs strong pathways through our higher education system that recognizes their prior learning and experience. HB 2264 requires community colleges to award at least six hours of credit to students with a CDA.
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