Day 18 | The Parental Authority Framing
The rule is framed around parental authority and letting states decide. Does removing the ratio requirement give you more say over your child’s classroom, or less information about it?
Day 19 | Last Chance to Comment
If you have not filed yet, today is the day, because tomorrow is the deadline. Pick any topic from the past 18 days, or one of your own.
Day 20 | Today is the last day to comment
Today is the deadline. Fewer hours, fewer days in quality care, fewer services, from fewer staff who are paid less. Say what that adds up to for you.
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