LPIC is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to ensuring that Louisiana's youngest children are ready for success in school and in life!
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👏 Big wins for early childhood in LA!
✅ HB 1 maintains $78M for CCAP, helping families access affordable child care.
✅ HB 313 directs unspent LDOE funds into the Early Childhood Education Fund, strengthening future investments.
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⭐ High-quality child care is good for business.
Louisiana's Workforce Child Care Tax Credit (WCCTC) rewards employers that invest in employee child care.
A $100K investment at a 5-star center could mean a $50K tax credit.
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🎉 We’re proud to celebrate major legislative wins for LA's youngest learners this session!
Thanks to the dedication of advocates and champions at the Capitol, funding for ECE was prioritized, helping children access the high-quality care they need to thrive. 👶📚
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Thank you, Rep. Freiberg (@bfreiberg1) and Gov. Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry), for your commitment to Louisiana's youngest learners! 🎉
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Louisiana’s early childhood educators deserve wages that reflect their impact. 📊
LPIC’s Paying to Work 2026 found early educators earn an average of $28,277 annually — about half of comparable K-12 teachers. The momentum to close that gap is growing 🌟
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LPIC’s new guide explains how expanded 45F and Workforce Child Care Tax Credits can help businesses invest in employees and reduce costly child care disruptions. 🌟
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📊 Investing in employee child care can pay off.
A business spending $1.5M on child care services could receive:
✅ $500K through the federal 45F Tax Credit
✅ $210K in additional tax savings from deductible expenses
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The Ready Louisiana Coalition is urging lawmakers to continue investing in early childhood education 👶📚🏛️
Investing in early learning supports working families, strengthens Louisiana’s workforce, and helps children succeed from the start 💙
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Middle-income families are feeling the squeeze of a child care system that isn’t built for them. 👨👩👧
Rising costs limited access are forcing families into impossible choices. Investing in ECE supports families, businesses, and Louisiana’s economy.
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Early Ed Day at the Capitol was a success! 👶📚🏛️
Advocates, educators, families, and leaders from across Louisiana came together to champion stronger investments in early childhood education and a brighter future for our children. 💙
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LA's ECE workforce is composed of educated and credentialed professionals, with over 80% of early childhood education teachers holding at least an early childhood credential, including one-third with a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸
Their courage and dedication helped build a safer, stronger future for generations to come — including the children and families of Louisiana ❤️🤍💙
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Chief of Research & Policy Heather Cope joined @ChildCareAware for Hill visits with LA's congressional delegation.
Discussions focused on how quality child care supports children, families, & LA's economy, & the strong voter support for early childhood education programs. 💙
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HB 992 is out of the Senate and headed to the Governor's desk!
Thank you, Rep. Freiberg (@bfreiberg1), for your leadership and commitment to Louisiana's children!
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Louisiana’s early childhood workforce is a women’s workforce. 👩🏾🏫👩🏽🏫
41% of mothers with children under 18 are equal, primary, or sole income earners for their families — their wages are not supplemental.
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Tomorrow, educators, advocates, and families will walk the halls of the Capitol because Louisiana’s youngest children deserve leaders who understand what they need. 🏛️💹
📲 We'll see you there: bit.ly/2026EEDatCapitol
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A reminder that you should exercise your right to vote TODAY! 🗳️
Ensure that your voice is heard. Head to voterportal.sos.la.gov to find your voting location and make a plan today! #YourVoteMatters
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Understanding ECE funding in LA has never been simple. 💼📊
Our new dashboard brings federal, state, and local ECE funding into one clear, accessible place for advocates, providers, policymakers, and communities across Louisiana. 🌟
Explore here: policyinstitutela.org/resour…
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HB 1242 is out of Committee and going to the Senate Floor for debate!
Thank you, Rep. Landry (@TLand2), for your leadership and commitment to Louisiana's children!
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For over 100 years, @VOASCLA has supported Louisiana’s most vulnerable communities 💙
Now, their 17th Annual Celebration for Change will spotlight the importance of early childhood education and investing in children from birth to age 5. 👶📚
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