Travis County child care funding outpaces its teachers

Travis County voters approved a property tax increase in 2024 to raise $75 million a year for child care. So far, $51.7 million has been committed, strategic adviser Leah Meunier said.

Now, the county is working to ensure there are enough teachers to fill the classrooms the money is meant to open.

The county is exploring a required minimum wage for teachers, and an Aug. 8 resource fair will connect families to care in the meantime.

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