Bill > HB2300

This bill delays the requirement for child care providers to meet certification and training qualification conditions until 2024, and adds a work equivalency option as an alternative to certification requirements for all child care positions. The bill recognizes the professionalism and experience of individuals currently in the child care field, and allows them to demonstrate work experience-based competency instead of obtaining certifications. This is intended to address the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the child care industry, where many providers had to postpone their education plans. The bill also requires the community-based training pathway to be made available in multiple languages, include culturally relevant practices, and be accessible in both rural and urban settings, as well as in an online format.