Maryland HB1034 mandates training for child care providers on child abuse and neglect identification and reporting.

Maryland HB1034 requires child care providers to complete training on the identification, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and neglect. This training must be completed within months after the initial employment and every years thereafter. Child care entities must certify provider compliance with these training requirements to the Division of Early Childhood Development. The Department of Education is directed to post a free online course on child abuse identification, prevention, and reporting.

Maryland HB1034 mandates training for child care providers on child abuse and neglect identification and reporting.

Maryland HB1034 requires child care providers to complete training on the identification, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and neglect. This training must be completed within months after the initial employment and every years thereafter. Child care entities must certify provider compliance with these training requirements to the Division of Early Childhood Development. The Department of Education is directed to post a free online course on child abuse identification, prevention, and reporting.