Section 187 Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund Report

Not later than December 31, 2025, the department of early education and care, in consultation with the Children's Investment Fund, Inc. and the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation, shall file a report with the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the senate and house committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education detailing proposed improvements to the Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund established in section 18 of chapter 15D of the General Laws. The report shall include, but not be limited to: (i) proposed grant eligibility criteria; (ii) proposed size of grants; (iii) proposed ways to streamline the application process; (iv) any other parameters to increase the impact of the fund and ensure that funds reach intended recipients; and (v) any data available on unmet needs for early education and care facilities improvements.