HB 1758 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Requires the department of early learning to contract with a nonprofit entity that provides quality improvement services to participants in the early achievers program to develop a community-based training module for licensed child care providers.

Requires the module to include a pilot program for shared services in at least one community to support high-quality program implementation.

Creates the child care workforce and business development work group to address improving the stability of the early learning workforce and sustaining and expanding access to high quality care.

Requires the workforce training and education coordinating board, at the next update of the state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education, to specifically assess the need for early learning providers to receive support and training in the managing and running of a child care business.