Gutiérrez frames defining moment for universal child care in NYC
Chair Gutiérrez describes a landmark moment for universal child care, citing recent state-level funding boosts and buy-in across government levels as an opportunity to transform children's and families' lives.
Today, the subcommittee will consider a package of legislation geared towards improving New York's early childhood education system.
We have reached a defining moment in the movement for universal child care in New York City.
A few weeks ago, the state legislature made a landmark investment in child care.
The boost in early childhood education funding, plus the buy-in from leadership across all levels of New York government, has created an opportunity to truly transform the lives of children and families.
But we need to ensure that the system...