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Grants for Early Childhood Education Apprenticeships: New Career Pathways.

This Act establishes a federal grant program to fund the development of registered apprenticeships for early childhood educators. It aims to create structured career paths, potentially covering tuition costs and ensuring academic credit for on-the-job training. This initiative is designed to increase the number of qualified educators, improving the quality and availability of childcare services for families.
Key points
Federal grants support partnerships (employers and universities) to create paid apprenticeship programs in early childhood education.
Apprentices can receive postsecondary academic credit for their related instruction and on-the-job training toward a degree.
Funds can be used to cover tuition and fees for apprentices, lowering the financial barrier to obtaining credentials.
Priority is given to programs serving rural or underserved communities to boost the availability of qualified childcare.
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Print number: 118_S_236
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Early Educators Apprenticeship Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_236.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal grants support partnerships (employers and universities) to create paid apprenticeship programs in early childhood education.
  • Apprentices can receive postsecondary academic credit for their related instruction and on-the-job training toward a degree.
  • Funds can be used to cover tuition and fees for apprentices, lowering the financial barrier to obtaining credentials.
  • Priority is given to programs serving rural or underserved communities to boost the availability of qualified childcare.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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