ECACE eases financial burdens & strengthens our early childhood workforce. Today we hear from Kindall Smith, whose story shows why $20M in FY26 funding is critical to support EC educators in earning additional credentials or degrees. bit.ly/3EBFxPh #Allin4ECACE

With Smart Start’s goal of 20,000 new preschool slots by 2027, we must prioritize funding for #ECACE for more qualified educators. @housedemsil.bsky.social @ilsendems.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus please support $20M for ECACE in FY26. #AllIN4ECACE