While this proposal could seriously limit revenue currently used for social programs, including early education and care, it also presents an opportunity to expand the Child Tax Credit and the Dependent Care Tax Credit, and to make both tax credits refundable to further benefit low-income families. As we go to press, both the House and the Senate have passed their budget resolutions. The House and the Senate will be in recess until April 23, when they will reconvene and attempt to reconcile their budget proposals. Proposed changes to the ESEA include expanding literacy initiatives for early childhood programs.
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