New Mexico Is Providing Free Childcare for All
New Mexico is setting a powerful example with its first-in-the-nation plan to offer free universal childcare.
For four years, the state has consistently ranked last in the nation for child wellbeing, considering factors such as household income, educational outcomes, and child mortality.
However, with the announcement by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the state is poised to achieve a significant first, saving families an average of $13,000 each year.
The program is projected to save families an average of $13,000 each year.
The policy has support across the US, and it's time for other states to follow New Mexico's example.
Author's summary: New Mexico provides free childcare.