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This bill, the Early Educators Apprenticeship Act, directs the Secretary of Labor to award grants to eligible partnerships to develop, administer, and evaluate early childhood education apprenticeship programs. The bill defines key terms such as "apprentice," "apprenticeship," and "eligible partnership," which includes employers, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders. The grants can be used for activities like equipping apprentices with specialized knowledge and skills, promoting recruitment and retention, and supporting partnerships with higher education institutions to provide academic credit and pathways to credentials or degrees. The Secretary is required to prioritize partnerships that include or work with Indian Tribes or minority-serving institutions, and those that serve underserved or rural communities. The bill also requires grant recipients to submit annual reports evaluating the progress of their apprenticeship programs, and the Secretary must submit a report to Congress on the overall effectiveness of the grant program.

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