Bill > B26-0004

This bill amends the Day Care Policy Act of 1979 to update minimum salary requirements for early childhood educators in child development facilities in Washington, D.C. Specifically, the bill establishes new minimum salary scales for assistant and lead teachers based on their educational credentials and professional certifications, effective from October 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, and then with slightly modified rates beginning January 1, 2025. The salary scales range from $43,865 to $75,103 annually, depending on the teacher's credential level, such as having a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree with specific early childhood education (ECE) coursework. The bill also updates definitions related to credentials, including expanding the definition of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and clarifying qualification requirements for child development facility teachers. The Department of Early Childhood Education is required to issue guidance to help child development facilities align with these new minimum salary requirements. The act is an emergency measure that will remain in effect for 90 days, highlighting the urgent need to address pay equity for early childhood educators in the District of Columbia.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0004