Establishes the Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education to improve early childhood education.

The bill establishes the Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education to support early childhood development through quality standards, educator qualifications, and consolidated state supports. The board will identify and approve multiple quality recognition pathways for early care and education programs, establish educator standards, and review existing state policies. It will also work with the commissioner to ensure standards are reflected in rules and apply. The board must submit annual reports to the governor and legislative committees, and may request data from state agencies.

Establishes the Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education to improve early childhood education.

The bill establishes the Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education to support early childhood development through quality standards, educator qualifications, and consolidated state supports. The board will identify and approve multiple quality recognition pathways for early care and education programs, establish educator standards, and review existing state policies. It will also work with the commissioner to ensure standards are reflected in rules and apply. The board must submit annual reports to the governor and legislative committees, and may request data from state agencies.