State senators conduct hearing on  background check process

Legislators heard from providers, state agencies, FFN policy advisor Mitchell Clark and others on delays in the federally required checks for child care workers and potential steps to create more efficiency.

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We worked with State Senator Tony Vargas to pass LB75, amended into LB227, which allows a state team to review incidents of severe maternal morbidity for the purpose of developing recommendations for prevention.

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About 80% of Nebraska counties lack sufficient child care to meet local workforce needs. Find out what business leaders can do to help address this urgent challenge.

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Child care providers play a crucial role on the front line of Nebraska’s economic recovery efforts. Learn how you can advocate for the importance of your program with decision-makers in your community.

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We can make our public early childhood systems work together more effectively and efficiently—but only if policymakers are actively involved. Discover how state and local officials can make more informed decisions about our investments in our youngest Nebraskans.

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Congratulations on being selected for the Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy, Kathleen Knudsen! #PLA #ecleaders #Nebraska ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations on being selected for the Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy, Kathleen Knudsen! #PLA #ECLeaders #Nebraska

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Therese Hoyle, congratulations on being selected for the Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy! #ECLeaders #PLA #Nebraska

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Therese Hoyle is such a gift to Fremont!!

Congrats Therese Hoyle!!

Yay Therese Hoyle!!! Well deserved!

Congratulations on being selected for the Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy, Mat Habrock! #PLA #ecleaders #earlychildhood ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations on being selected for the Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy, Mat Habrock! #PLA #ECLeaders #EarlyChildhood

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Mat Habrock —- proud of you for being a leader and advocate for early childhood!

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Congratulations on your selection for the #Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy, Eric Garcia-Mendez! #ECLeaders #PLA

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Congratulations!👏