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TDFPS – Child Care Licensing Ratios and Group Sizes Survey
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Feb 22, 2012 in Advocacy
Child Care Licensing is conducting an internet web based survey on child: caregiver ratios and maximum group sizes. CCL wanted to share the survey link with you and encourage your participation as well as ask for your assistance in getting this survey link to parents for their participation. The survey will be open through Noon on February 27th and can be accessed...
Read MoreHAAEYC Spring Conference to take place on March 2-3, 2012
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Feb 13, 2012 in News
The Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children will host its Spring Conference on March 2-3, 2012 at Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center in Spring, TX. Keith Pentz, National Education Advisor for Kaplan Early Learning Companies will be the keynote speaker. More information and registration opportunities can be found...
Read MoreGovernor Perry Vetoes HB130
Posted by Aaron Carrara on Jun 29, 2009 in Advocacy
On June 19th Governor Rick Perry vetoed HB130, the legislation that would have provided many needy Texas families with access to full day prekindergarten programs while establishing class size limits (currently Texas has no restriction on public pre-k student:teacher ratios). While the legislation was not signed by Governor Perry, the 81st Legislative Session proved to be a victory for early...
Read MoreHB 130 Passes, moves to Governor’s Office
Posted by Aaron Carrara on May 28, 2009 in Advocacy
HB 130 passed in the Texas State Senate by a majority vote of 26-5. Next stop for the bill is Governor Rick Perry’s office for signature. Contact the Governor’s Office today via the link below to support the Governor’s signature of the bill. http://governor.state.tx.us/contact/.
Read MoreTime is Running Out – HB 130 Needs Your Support
Posted by Aaron Carrara on May 27, 2009 in Advocacy
There have been many misconceptions about what HB 130 will do and won’t do for preschoolers, families and school districts. As the 81st Texas Legislative Session comes to a close and HB 130 still in the Senate, it is imperative for advocates and proponents of the bill to call their Senators and urge them to support the bill which would expand Public Pre-K from part-time to full-day,...
Read MoreHB 130 Out of Committee, Moves to Senate Floor for Vote
Posted by Aaron Carrara on May 22, 2009 in Advocacy
HB 130 has moved out of the Senate Education Committee and on to the Senate Floor for a vote. Please contact your Senator today and urge support for the passage of HB 130. The bill proposes Full-day public prekindergarten as opposed to half-day programs An established student:teacher ratio (1:11). Texas is the only state currently offering public Pre-kindergarten without...
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