Maryland HB539 alters teacher qualifications for child care centers, requiring new hires to complete pre-service training and hold specific degrees.

Maryland HB539 modifies the qualifications for child care teachers in the state. New hires must be enrolled in approved pre-service training and complete it within a specified period. They must also hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in specific fields. If a new teacher does not complete the required training within six months, the child care center can terminate or reassign them. The bill also allows teachers without proof of necessary education to attest to their credentials.

Maryland HB539 alters teacher qualifications for child care centers, requiring new hires to complete pre-service training and hold specific degrees.

Maryland HB539 modifies the qualifications for child care teachers in the state. New hires must be enrolled in approved pre-service training and complete it within a specified period. They must also hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in specific fields. If a new teacher does not complete the required training within six months, the child care center can terminate or reassign them. The bill also allows teachers without proof of necessary education to attest to their credentials.