Changes to Early Head Start teacher rules require that each classroom have at least one teacher who meets the program's existing teacher standard. Any additional classroom teachers must actively work toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or equivalent coursework), complete required training, and be assigned a mentor provided by the employing Early Head Start agency while they pursue the credential. The change also updates wording and paragraph designations in the statute.

Introduced July 17, 2025 by Raphael Gamaliel Warnock · Last progress July 17, 2025