Kansas HR6006: Designating February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day and recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the well-being and education of our youngest residents as well as the parents and adults who care for them

What the bill says

A resolution designating February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day and recognizing the parents, child care providers, home visitors, healthcare workers and all early childhood professionals who support young children in the most critical period of development in their lives.

From the enrolled text, February 14, 2025:

A RESOLUTION designating February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day and recognizing the parents, child care providers, home visitors, healthcare workers and all early childhood professionals who support young children in the most critical period of development in their lives. WHEREAS, Ninety percent of a child's brain develops before the child enters kindergarten; and WHEREAS, Meaningful investments in the first five years of a child's life are essential to healthy brain development and sustainable success of Kansas children; and WHEREAS, Research clearly shows that a child's experience from birth to age five determines the trajectory of such child's entire life--from social and environmental development and academic achievements and career success; and WHEREAS, Parents are a child's first teachers, and they play a crucial role in ensuring healthy development throughout their developmental stages; and WHEREAS, Exposure to positive factors, especially stable and responsive relationships with parents, child care providers, early childhood educators and other caring adults, promotes overall development; and WHEREAS, Investing in a strong foundation helps children develop the skills they need to become independent adults who thrive and contribute to their communities; and WHEREAS, The return on our investment in child care, early childhood home visitation, healthcare and education stands out as a particularly unique benefit to our state, which will ultimately save taxpayers dollars in other programs …

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Sponsors

• Poskin, Mari-Lynn (D, 20) · primary sponsor
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Wanda Brownlee Paige (D, 35)
• Linda Featherston (D)
• Kirk Haskins (D)
• Hoye, Jo Ella (D, 17)
• Timothy Johnson (R)
• Angela Martinez (D)
• McDonald, Nikki (D, 49)
• Lynn Melton (D)
• Heather Meyer (D)
• Silas Miller, Silas (I)

Latest actions

1. February 14, 2025: Enrolled on Friday, February 14, 2025
2. February 5, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. February 5, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6006?

HR6006 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Designating February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day and recognizing the need to invest in the future success of Kansas by supporting the well-being and education of our youngest residents as well as the parents and adults who care for them.

What does HR6006 do?

In its own words: A resolution designating February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day and recognizing the parents, child care providers, home visitors, healthcare workers and all early childhood professionals who support young children in the most critical period of development in their lives.

What is the status of HR6006?

Passed both chambers as of February 5, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, February 14, 2025 (February 14, 2025).

Who sponsored HR6006?

Poskin, Mari-Lynn (D, 20), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6006?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6006/