Bill > HF2872

This bill provides funding and establishes requirements for an online early childhood development professional educator program in Minnesota. The legislature is appropriating $750,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to create an online program that will be available at no cost to early childhood educators, Minnesota residents, and high school students. Up to $250,000 each year will be used to reimburse participating schools for program support, with at least 50 percent of reimbursements going to schools outside the seven-county metropolitan area. The program must meet extensive specific requirements, including offering coursework in English and Spanish to earn a child development associate credential, providing health and safety courses, covering early childhood development from birth to age five, including interactive learning elements like videos and games, and creating a professional learning community. The program must be accessible on multiple devices, offer both synchronous and asynchronous professional development opportunities, and include a support system with a customer help desk. The goal is to provide comprehensive, high-quality professional development for early childhood educators that supports their ongoing learning and career development.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2872&ssn=0&y=2025