Introduced
S. 5248
Introduced in Senate · August 11, 2026August 5, 2026
Mr. Luján (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. Kim) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States to improve the knowledge, credentials, compensation, and professional development of early childhood educators working with children in early childhood education programs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026”.