Policy Agenda MinneMinds will lead:

Quality: Parent Aware and Kindergarten Entry Profile

• Fully fund Parent Aware to continue the expansion of high-quality early learning programs throughout Minnesota with a priority on stronger recognition and incorporation of culturally relevant needs.
• Support and fund state-wide expansion and implementation of a culturally and linguistically relevant Kindergarten Entry Profile (KEP) via approved assessment tools.

Access: Early Learning Scholarships

• Support efforts to expand scholarships that meet the needs of low-income children from birth to 5 years old and prioritize children with the highest needs.
• Make early learning scholarships more flexible to ensure children and families have access to quality early learning.

Access: Home Visiting

• Increase access, flexibility and funding for targeted home visiting programs.
• Increase collaboration and coordination among home visiting and early childhood providers to improve outcomes for families.

Policy Agenda MinneMinds Will Support:

Access: Provider Pipeline and Workforce Growth

• Increase funding for grants, tax credits, and policies for early childhood providers.

Access: Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP)

• Support family and provider-friendly provisions of federal reauthorization and serve more CCAP eligible families.
• Ensure CCAP eligibility and access for families who are experiencing homelessness.