To repeal portions of a regulation issued by the State Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia that require child care workers to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education.
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Latest Action · July 10, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
This bill would repeal education requirements for childcare workers in Washington, D.C. that were established by the District's State Superintendent of Education in 2016. Specifically, it eliminates regulations requiring childcare facility staff to hold a degree, certificate, or a minimum number of college credit hours. The bill affects childcare workers and facilities operating in D.C., potentially allowing employers to hire workers without formal higher education credentials. The legislation contains no new funding or implementation timeline, as it simply repeals existing regulatory provisions.
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