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US HR336

US HR336
HEADWAY Act Head start Education And Development Workforce Advancement and Yield Act


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Head Start Act to permit some teachers in Early Head Start programs to teach while earning a child development associate credential.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Head Start Act to provide more flexibility for teachers in Early Head Start programs who are pursuing professional credentials. Specifically, the bill allows at least one teacher per classroom to be working towards earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential while continuing to teach. The bill requires that any additional teachers providing direct services to children and families must be actively working towards obtaining this credential and completing training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development. Moreover, during this credential-earning process, the Early Head Start agency must provide a mentor to oversee the teacher's progress and guide their professional development. The bill removes previous strict deadlines for teacher credentialing and replaces them with more flexible language that supports ongoing professional growth. By allowing teachers to teach while simultaneously pursuing their credentials, the bill aims to support workforce development in early childhood education and potentially make teaching positions more accessible to those who are still completing their professional training.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 01/13/2025)

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