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The Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance is a statewide coalition of early childhood professionals and providers, parents, and employers working together to improve public policies that impact young children from birth to age eight on issues of health, safety, food security, economic security, and early childhood education.
2026 Legislative Agenda
The Alliance’s Legislative Agenda is crafted annually in partnership with early childhood organizations that are advancing policy solutions through the legislative process related to health, safety, food security, economic security, and early childhood education. The issues on our ‘26 Agenda were selected by the Alliance’s 21-member Steering Committee. One or more lead organizations will direct legislative and advocacy strategy on each issue.
A downloadable PDF of this year’s Legislative Agenda is available on the Alliance’s website.
For questions, please contact Matt Levin, Executive Director at matt@vecaa.org.
2025 Legislative Agenda Results
The 2025 legislative session has gone into overtime, and as of early June discussions regarding the possible redesign of the state’s Pre-K to 12 education system have not yet concluded. Most other legislative business was concluded by the end of May.
Overall, it was a moderately successful session for the early childhood community and for the issues on the Alliance’s 2025 Legislative Agenda. While the usual budget limitations meant some requests were unfunded, important victories occurred in a number of areas. In some areas where progress was made, efforts will need to continue next year to secure full legislative approval.
Alliance staff will be working over the summer and fall with our members on ongoing and potential future campaigns, as we make plans for advocacy in the second year of the biennium. We are also preparing for potential work this fall on responses to any federal funding cuts that are agreed to in Washington, DC.
Visit the Alliance website to see more details about the results for each issue. A downloadable PDF is also available here.
For more information on any of these issues, get in touch with the lead organizations listed below or with Matt Levin, Alliance Executive Director, at matt@vecaa.org.
Alliance Monthly Equity Discussion – The DEI Implications of 'Return to Office' Policies
Join a group of peers and colleagues from the early childhood community to engage in sustained learning about anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The Alliance hosts a monthly, salon-style Equity Discussion Group via Zoom. Our next session is coming up on Friday, January 23, at 1:00 pm.
The discussion will be led by Gretchen Haase-Dubosc, Hunger Free Vermont’s Chief of People and Operations. Gretchen will provide us with a review of their organization’s development of policies related to remote vs. in-office work, and the DEI-related considerations that they continue to consider as they address this evolving issue.
Alliance ‘26 Legislative Agenda Issue Spotlight
In the coming weeks, the Alliance is hosting virtual Issue Spotlights that will focus on one or two issues from the Alliance’s 2026 Legislative Agenda. In discussions led by representatives from the issue’s Lead Organizations, participants will be able to ask direct questions and hear a brief legislative update.
This year’s first session will be held Monday, January 26, at 3:00 pm, and will focus on potential future Federal budget cuts and the “Fair Share for Vermont” proposal to raise additional state revenue.
Hosted by the Alliance and the Fund Vermont’s Future Campaign, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about these important issues, where they stand in the Legislature, and how to get involved.
Registration is Now Open for ECDL '26!
Join the Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance, early childhood professionals, parents, employers, and policymakers in person for Early Childhood Day at the Legislature (ECDL) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier to meet with legislators about early childhood issues, attend workshops on current topics, and network and exchange information.
The issues on our 2026 Legislative Agenda will play central roles at this year’s ECDL.
We encourage you to register early! To register a group larger than five, please contact Taylor Hughey, Alliance Outreach Manager, at taylor@vecaa.org.
Scholarships and professional development are available. Contact taylor@vecaa.org with any questions.
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