Georgia Senator Bo Hatchett is rolling up his sleeves, and diving into the mammoth task of tackling child care affordability. The Cornelia Republican was just named to the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Child Care, as reported by Senate Press. Hatchett, who's also the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Children and Families, is expected to put that experience to work in addressing how to make child care less of a financial burden for Peach State parents.
"It's an honor to be appointed to serve on the Senate Study committee on Access to Affordable Child Care," Hatchett told Senate Press. He's thanking Lt. Governor Burt Jones, for the nod and is set to zoom in on what he calls a "critical issue" – the future of the state's kids and its economic vitality. The committee is getting its gears ready to scrutinize soaring child care costs, break down what's keeping quality care out of reach, and suss out solid policy fixes.
Appointed personally by Lt. Governor Jones, Hatchett didn't mince words about the gravity of the affordable child care challenge in Georgia. Community leaders, experts, and everyday people will be brought into the fold by the committee to brainstorm on strategies. They're planning to thrash out a raft of game-changing recommendations that could lighten the load for families who face steep child care tabs every month.
According to Senate Press, the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Child Care is queued up, for a deep dive into the state's child care crisis. With Hatchett at the helm, the committee's findings could pave the way for more affordable, accessible child care and give Georgia's working parents a much-needed break.
