Bill > B26-0176

This bill amends the Day Care Policy Act of 1979 to update the minimum salary requirements for early childhood educators in the District of Columbia, focusing on child development facilities that participate in the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Program. For 2025, the bill establishes detailed salary tables for assistant and lead teachers based on their educational credentials, with minimum annual salaries ranging from $48,736 to $75,103 depending on the teacher's qualifications. The bill also revives and modifies the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, specifying annual local fund deposits from fiscal years 2022 to 2026 totaling over $338 million, and outlines how these funds can be used to support educator salaries, reduce health insurance premiums, and cover administrative costs. Additionally, the bill reestablishes the Early Childhood Educator Equitable Compensation Task Force, a 15-member group that will review the Department of Education's annual salary reports, make recommendations for improving the early childhood education workforce, and meet at least every three years starting in 2027. The legislation aims to provide more competitive and equitable compensation for early childhood educators in the District of Columbia, with a focus on recognizing and supporting educators' professional development and credentials.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0176