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Maryland Family Network

Top Ten Legislative Priorities

MFN's Public Policy Committee identifies ten priorities for each session of the Maryland General Assembly. These serve as the basis for deciding which issues will be raised and responded to during the General Assembly session and throughout the fiscal year. Listed below are the priorities for this year and last, the issues and a statement of MCC's position.

 
2010-2011 Priorities
 
2009-2010 Priorities
1.  Comprehensive Services for Children and Families 1. Early Childhood Development and Education 
2.  Budget and Finance Issues 2.  Child Care Provider Compesnsation
3. Early Childhood Mental Health 3. Early Childhood Mental Health
4. Federal Early Childhood Funding and Policy 4. Budget and Finance Issues
5. Quality Improvement Initiatives 5. Infant and Toddler Care
6. Public Engagement 6. Child Care for Children with Special Needs
7. Child Care Provider Compensation 7. Child Care Subsidy Program
8. Child Care Subsidy Program 8. Comprehensive Services for Children and Families
9. Preschool for All 9. Professional Development
10. Infant/Toddler Care 10. Family Child Care

See how we did in the 2010 session - Legislative Scorecard
See our 2011 committee meeting schedule...