密苏里州立法者重新推出HB 2409, 这是一项税收抵免法案, 旨在缓解儿童保育短缺问题, 特别是在农村地区, Missouri lawmakers re-introduce HB 2409, a tax credit bill to ease childcare shortages, especially in rural areas, with hopes it passes this year.

密苏里州的立法者在第四年重新引入HB 2409, 建议向儿童保育提供者、雇主和捐助者提供减税, Missouri lawmakers are reintroducing HB 2409 for the fourth year, proposing tax credits for childcare providers, employers, and donors to address the state’s severe childcare shortage. 该法案由R-St. Joseph Rep. Brenda Shields(R-St. Joseph)提出,旨在帮助服务提供者支付费用,改善获得服务的机会,特别是在农村地区,因为农村地区四分之三的县是儿童照料沙漠。 The bill, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, aims to help providers cover costs and improve access, especially in rural areas where three-fourths of counties are childcare deserts. MU扩展研究估计,由于这一差距,密苏里州每年损失10亿多美元。 An MU Extension study estimates Missouri loses over $1 billion annually due to the gap. 尽管两党支持和众议院先前通过该法案,但该法案尚未在参议院取得进展。 Despite bipartisan support and previous House passage, the bill has not advanced in the Senate. 律师们说,信贷可以促进劳动力参与和经济增长,立法者希望今年的努力获得成功。 Advocates say the credits could boost workforce participation and economic growth, and lawmakers hope this year’s effort succeeds.