S 538
A bill 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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Bill overview
This bill aims to remove requirements in the District of Columbia that child care workers, including directors, teachers, and assistants, must hold a college degree, certificate, or a specific number of college credits. The current regulations, established in 2016, placed limitations on who could work in child care facilities. This legislation seeks to simplify the qualifications for these positions, potentially increasing the number of individuals who can provide childcare services.
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