With tax reform shaping up as the next big debate on Capitol Hill, the conversation to date has primarily focused on closing loopholes and lowering rates. But with a common goal of using reform to strengthen the U.S. economy for the long-haul, lawmakers should remember that America’s future rests with its children.
By expanding accessibility to high-quality early learning and child care, families will be better positioned to support young children during the critical early periods of their lives, setting them up for success later in life. However, these high-quality early learning and care opportunities are becoming less and less accessible for too many of Utah’s hardworking families, resulting in a dangerous trend that will harm not only them, but the broader economy, as well.