Sanders Reveals $1.5 Trillion Universal Childcare Plan

Sanders proposes a plan for free universal childcare and early education for American families. The plan includes full-day, high-quality childcare for children under three and free pre-K education. It is estimated to cost $1.5 trillion over ten years, funded by a wealth tax on the top 0.1%. The programs will be federally funded and state-administered, with standards like low child-to-adult ratios and minimum wages. Programs will operate for at least 10 hours daily to accommodate non-traditional work hours. Sanders emphasizes the importance of investing in early childhood education to create jobs and support families.

What age group is targeted for high-quality childcare in the proposal?

• Children under the age of three

• Children aged three to five

• Children aged five to seven

• Children of all ages

How does the proposal plan to fund the childcare and education programs?

• By reallocating existing education funds

• Through a federal income tax increase

• By cutting military spending

• Via a proposed annual wealth tax on the top 0.1%

What is the estimated cost of implementing the childcare programs over 10 years?

• $1 trillion

• $500 billion

• $2 trillion

• $1.5 trillion

What is one of the proposed federal quality standards for the childcare programs?

• Extended summer programs

• Free meals for all children

• High teacher salaries

• Low child-to-adult ratios

What is one of the goals of guaranteeing free universal childcare and pre-kindergarten?

• To increase college enrollment

• To lower high school dropout rates

• To reduce the national debt

• To create new and good jobs