LA Policy Institute

LPIC is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to ensuring that Louisiana's youngest children are ready for success in school and in life!

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Thank you, Rep. Freiberg (@bfreiberg1) and Gov. Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry), for your commitment to Louisiana's youngest learners! 🎉

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Louisiana’s early childhood educators deserve wages that reflect their impact. 📊

LPIC’s Paying to Work 2026 found early educators earn an average of $28,277 annually — about half of comparable K-12 teachers. The momentum to close that gap is growing 🌟
https://t.co/HjJChGiPVH

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LPIC’s new guide explains how expanded 45F and Workforce Child Care Tax Credits can help businesses invest in employees and reduce costly child care disruptions. 🌟
https://t.co/QlM8u8ztkr

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📊 Investing in employee child care can pay off.

A business spending $1.5M on child care services could receive:
✅ $500K through the federal 45F Tax Credit
✅ $210K in additional tax savings from deductible expenses

https://t.co/QlM8u8ztkr

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The Ready Louisiana Coalition is urging lawmakers to continue investing in early childhood education 👶📚🏛️

Investing in early learning supports working families, strengthens Louisiana’s workforce, and helps children succeed from the start 💙
https://t.co/pmuqVLuPKL

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Middle-income families are feeling the squeeze of a child care system that isn’t built for them. 👨‍👩‍👧

Rising costs + limited access are forcing families into impossible choices. Investing in ECE supports families, businesses, and Louisiana’s economy.

https://t.co/OIyusOk9iE

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Early Ed Day at the Capitol was a success! 👶📚🏛️

Advocates, educators, families, and leaders from across Louisiana came together to champion stronger investments in early childhood education and a brighter future for our children. 💙

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LA's ECE workforce is composed of educated and credentialed professionals, with over 80% of early childhood education teachers holding at least an early childhood credential, including one-third with a bachelor’s or graduate degree.

https://t.co/lOrnPm8LUM

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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

Their courage and dedication helped build a safer, stronger future for generations to come — including the children and families of Louisiana ❤️🤍💙

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Chief of Research & Policy Heather Cope joined @ChildCareAware for Hill visits with LA's congressional delegation.

Discussions focused on how quality child care supports children, families, & LA's economy, & the strong voter support for early childhood education programs. 💙

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HB 992 is out of the Senate and headed to the Governor's desk!

Thank you, Rep. Freiberg (@bfreiberg1), for your leadership and commitment to Louisiana's children!

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Louisiana’s early childhood workforce is a women’s workforce. 👩🏾‍🏫👩🏽‍🏫

41% of mothers with children under 18 are equal, primary, or sole income earners for their families — their wages are not supplemental.

https://t.co/pKeVSPyTvT

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Tomorrow, educators, advocates, and families will walk the halls of the Capitol because Louisiana’s youngest children deserve leaders who understand what they need. 🏛️💹

📲 We'll see you there: https://t.co/jiITLozPVI

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A reminder that you should exercise your right to vote TODAY! 🗳️

Ensure that your voice is heard. Head to https://t.co/4J9GeJlFM9 to find your voting location and make a plan today! #YourVoteMatters

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Understanding ECE funding in LA has never been simple. 💼📊

Our new dashboard brings federal, state, and local ECE funding into one clear, accessible place for advocates, providers, policymakers, and communities across Louisiana. 🌟

Explore here: https://t.co/HdgiPmSs2F

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HB 1242 is out of Committee and going to the Senate Floor for debate!

Thank you, Rep. Landry (@TLand2), for your leadership and commitment to Louisiana's children!

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For over 100 years, @VOASCLA has supported Louisiana’s most vulnerable communities 💙

Now, their 17th Annual Celebration for Change will spotlight the importance of early childhood education and investing in children from birth to age 5. 👶📚
https://t.co/i0Ni1eO7PQ

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SB 435 is out of Committee and moving to the House Floor for final passage! 🎉 Thank you, Sen. Myers (@BrachMyersLA), for your leadership and commitment to Louisiana's children and families!

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A match made in LA means investing in our children, families, and their future.

Parishes across the state are stepping up for early childhood education 👶📚. By ensuring the annual state match in law, LA can sustain critical early learning opportunities for years to come 🌟

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Louisiana child care providers: we want to hear from you! 📣

LPIC’s annual provider survey is now open (now until May 20th) and will help inform advocacy efforts to strengthen support for early childhood education across the state.

https://t.co/r4xntgKNIp