Child Care Tax Credit Package Reaches Final Reading

Included in LB754, the Child Care Tax Credit Act and School Readiness Tax Credit Act would offer much-needed supports for families, providers and communities.  

 

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First Five Nebraska regrets that efforts to increase state funding for evidence-based home visiting programs are unlikely to clear their final hurdle this legislative session. The Governor’s proposal to instead leverage federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) dollars signals an appreciation for investments that empower parents to better guide their children’s early development. Unfortunately, it also represents a missed opportunity to maximize that investment, since only state funds can be used to trigger the 25/75 match being offered by the federal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV ) program. In the months ahead, First Five Nebraska looks forward to continuing this important conversation with lawmakers about making the most strategic use of the public resources we commit to cultivating stable, nurturing families and healthy, successful children.” #NeLeg #MIECHV #homevisiting ... See MoreSee Less

First Five Nebraska regrets that efforts to increase state funding for evidence-based home visiting programs are unlikely to clear their final hurdle this legislative session. The Governor’s proposal to instead leverage federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) dollars signals an appreciation for investments that empower parents to better guide their children’s early development. Unfortunately, it also represents a missed opportunity to maximize that investment, since only state funds can be used to trigger the 25/75 match being offered by the federal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV ) program. In the months ahead, First Five Nebraska looks forward to continuing this important conversation with lawmakers about making the most strategic use of the public resources we commit to cultivating stable, nurturing families and healthy, successful children.” #NeLeg #MIECHV #homevisiting

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GREAT NEWS! State senators passed #lb754 on Final Reading today and it was sent to the Governor for his signature. The bill incorporates the Child Care Tax Credit Act and the School Readiness Tax Credit Act, which benefit #childcare professionals, programs and parents with children in care, and will help expand the availability of childcare across #Nebraska. We appreciate the leadership of Senator Eliot Bostar and Senator Lou Ann Linehan in passing this important legislation. Eliot Bostar for Legislature #NeLeg #earlychildhoodeducation
www.firstfivenebraska.org/blog/lawmakers-score-win-for-families-child-care-with-passage-of-lb754/
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GREAT NEWS! State senators passed #LB754 on Final Reading today and it was sent to the Governor for his signature. The bill incorporates the Child Care Tax Credit Act and the School Readiness Tax Credit Act, which benefit #childcare professionals, programs and parents with children in care, and will help expand the availability of childcare across #Nebraska. We appreciate the leadership of Senator Eliot Bostar and Senator Lou Ann Linehan in passing this important legislation. Eliot Bostar for Legislature #NEleg #EarlyChildhoodEducation
https://www.firstfivenebraska.org/blog/lawmakers-score-win-for-families-child-care-with-passage-of-lb754/

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Everyone has a stake in making sure #childcare options are available to #Nebraska families. As part of the tax credit package in #LB754, the Child Care Tax Credit Act would offer a nonrefundable credit on qualifying private sector contributions that grow the availability and accessibility of child care—especially in economically disadvantaged communities.

Learn more about LB754 at FirstFiveNebraska.org and tell your senator it’s time to encourage employers and private sector interests to get on board with building a stronger childcare system in Nebraska. #NEleg #EarlyChildhood
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Everyone has a stake in making sure #childcare options are available to #Nebraska families. As part of the tax credit package in #LB754, the Child Care Tax Credit Act would offer a nonrefundable credit on qualifying private sector contributions that grow the availability and accessibility of child care—especially in economically disadvantaged communities.
Learn more about LB754 at FirstFiveNebraska.org and tell your senator it’s time to encourage employers and private  sector interests to get on board with building a stronger childcare system in Nebraska. #NEleg #EarlyChildhood

FFN's bill tracker makes it easy to monitor bills that affect the care, education and healthy development of young children in #Nebraska. Our tracker updates bill information in real time from the #NeLeg, allowing you to stay current on early childhood policy discussions. Visit our website's Track Legislation page: www.firstfivenebraska.org/track-legislation/ ... See MoreSee Less

FFNs bill tracker makes it easy to monitor bills that affect the care, education and healthy development of young children in #Nebraska. Our tracker updates bill information in real time from the #NEleg, allowing you to stay current on early childhood policy discussions. Visit our websites Track Legislation page: https://www.firstfivenebraska.org/track-legislation/