Earlier today, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker again demonstrated his continued commitment to young children and their families by proposing a Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) state budget that includes funding increases for preschool, child care, Early Intervention, and evidence-based home visiting programs as part of his multi-year Smart Start Illinois
initiative. He also highlighted his signature legislative proposal for the spring session, the creation of the Department of Early Childhood, an important step in our work to transform the state’s early childhood system so it works better for children, families and providers alike.
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“To build the early childhood system our youngest learners deserve, it’s our belief that Illinois must approve significant increases in state funding every year for the core programs and services that infants, toddlers and preschoolers need,” said Ireta Gasner, Start Early vice president of Illinois policy. “We thank Governor Pritzker for his thoughtful budget approach and look forward to working with the Illinois General Assembly to enact a budget that funds Smart Start Illinois and doesn’t leave infants and toddlers with disabilities and delays behind.”
Contact your legislator today and urge them to approve a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes today's proposed increases in state funding for key early care and education programs. Our babies can't wait.
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