Public Policy

Public Policy



The Southern Early Childhood Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the South's children and families. In order to assume that responsibility, we follow the progress of public policy debate and legislation, both nationally and in our 14 Southern states. This page is dedicated to providing you with the latest in public policy information.


Scroll down to view SECA Policy Briefs and other valuable public policy resources.



 
 
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Public Policy Resources
The documents below provide useful public policy information in an easy-to-understand format

Healthcare                                                                                                                                        
Health Care Reform:  Chapter 4 - The U.S. Senate and the Patient Protection and Affordable Coverage Act

Health Care Reform:  Chapter 3 - America's Healthy Future Act (updated 10/15/09)

Health Care Reform:  Chapter 2

Health Care Reform: The Debate Begins

Medicaid in the SECA States

Uninsured Children
Budget & Finance
Early Learning Challenge Fund - A summary of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 and how it could affect the early childhood community

Early Childhood Advisory Councils Brief - A more in-depth look at the new grant program

State Early Childhood Advisory Council Grants - Allocations to the SECA States. Find out how much      your state may receive and how to apply.
The 2010 Federal Budget: The President's Recommendations for Program Terminations and Reductions
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act: A New Opportunity for Coordination and Collaboration
New Grant Opportunities for Head Start & Early Head Start - Information and application instructions.
Quality & Performance
Advocacy & Lobbying
 

Other Issues
Expelling Preschoolers

Early Childhood Wages

Professional Development Systems and the SECA States - For a PowerPoint presentation that you can use, log in to the Members Only Area and click on Faculty Pages.

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