Governer Inslee signed SB 5237 today, aimed at making child care more accessible and affordable for families across Washington State.
The Fair Start Kids Act will help power Washington’s economic recovery by increasing eligibility, investing in the child care workforce, and providing small business support in order to expand accessible and affordable child care.
Before the pandemic, nearly half of Washington parents reported difficulties finding child care, ultimately costing employers.
Funding for the Fair Start for Kids Act will come in part from the recently signed capital gains tax.