11/6/25 ECEA Members ONLY Update

Senator Brights CCCAP solutions bill is here.  It's SB26-180 .  The bill will provide stabilizing funding in the future but it will take some time before a draw of funds can come.  That does not provide immediate support for CCCAP providers.  It will be in Senate Finance on Thursday, and ECEA will be there to provide testimony. Here's a summary of recent and ongoing actions that has been taking...

Bring it Home!  Take action TODAY to support UPK Ratio Decrease Delays. ECEA has worked with CDEC and RAC members to push the UPK ratio decrease by 2 years while CO Shines is undergoing a refresh.  While Dr. Roy indicates that she appreciates the recommendations, CDEC mentioned in their public rule making hearing that they were still waiting to hear back from their parent council for their pers...

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