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This bill establishes a competitive grant program through the U.S. Department of Education, working with the Department of Health and Human Services, to fund career and technical education programs focused on early childhood education. Eligible partnerships—which can include schools, colleges, child care providers, and workforce development organizations—can receive grants of up to five years, with possible extensions, to create or expand early childhood education training programs that include coursework, apprenticeships, and industry certifications like the Child Development Associate credential. The grants support various activities including curriculum development, educator recruitment and training, student support services like child care assistance and financial aid, and professional development for teachers and counselors. The bill prioritizes funding for rural and underserved areas with documented shortages of child care providers and requires grantees to submit annual reports measuring program effectiveness and student outcomes. While the legislation does not specify a total funding amount, it directs grants to be distributed equitably across the country and to support programs that address each state's specific early childhood education workforce needs.

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