A communication from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (see item 3000-1049 of Section 183 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its report entitled “Best Practices: Enhance Early Education and Care Benefits” for fiscal year 2025

This is not a legislative bill but a required report submission from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) to the Massachusetts legislature. The report, titled "Best Practices: Enhance Early Education and Care Benefits," fulfills a FY2025 budget requirement (Section 183, line item 3000-1049) and details findings from a study on employer practices and incentives for early education/care benefits. It examines how employers can support child care access, explores state-business partnerships, and considers potential funding mechanisms - based on input from over 100 businesses across diverse industries. The report aims to inform future policy decisions to address child care challenges impacting workforce participation, particularly for working parents.