Washington, Jan. 28 -- Representative Sharice Davids issued the following press release:
Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Emerson Elementary School's afterschool program to meet with students and staff and highlight the importance of affordable, accessible afterschool care for Kansas families. During the visit, Davids discussed her newly introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to afterschool programs by reducing cost and logistical barriers that prevent many working parents from enrolling their children.
"Afterschool programs give kids a safe place to learn and grow while giving parents peace of mind that their children are supported," said Davids. "But for too many Kansas families, cost, transportation, and limited...