Child Care and Early Learning in the Governor’s 2013-15 Budget

by Kids Forward | March 15, 2013

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Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal related to child care and early learning is disappointing. For those hoping for a significant strengthening of YoungStar and adjustments in Wisconsin Shares payment policies will find little to cheer about, except for a modest change in the YoungStar tiered reimbursement system.

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