In this June 8th, 2009 letter Governor Gregoire directs the Superintendent of Public Instrucation and Director of the Department of Early Learning to create a proposal for the state's role in early learning. The action follows the Governor's veto of the inclusion of early learning in the new definition of Basic Education passed by the legislature in 2009.

Read a detailed review of how the legislative priorities of the Early Learning Action Alliance fared during the 2009 session.

The 2009 legislative session was defined by a mounting budget crisis. Holding the line against devastating cuts to the safety net for kids counted as success in this session.

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Comprehensive summary of budget items affecting human services prepared by staff of the Children's Home Society of Washington.

Here's a review of the proposed early learning funding in the 2010 proposed federal budget.