The Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act would require principals and school leaders to receive training in early childhood education as part of their professional development programs under the Higher Education Act. The bill recognizes that school principals increasingly supervise pre-kindergarten programs but often lack training in early childhood development and instruction. The legislation adds requirements that school leaders understand child development, social and emotional development, and age-appropriate behavioral interventions for children from birth through age 8. The bill also encourages school leaders to engage with early childhood education providers and community members to improve student outcomes. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are detailed in the legislation.
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