HB1082 allows child care providers to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to holding specific certificates.

HB1082 modifies child care licensing rules in Washington, allowing licensed providers to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to holding an early childhood education initial, short, or state certificate. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families must establish a process to recognize this competency. The bill also mandates the department to convene a stakeholder group to identify strategies for improving early learning and school-age staff qualification requirements and verification.

HB1082 allows child care providers to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to holding specific certificates.

HB1082 modifies child care licensing rules in Washington, allowing licensed providers to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to holding an early childhood education initial, short, or state certificate. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families must establish a process to recognize this competency. The bill also mandates the department to convene a stakeholder group to identify strategies for improving early learning and school-age staff qualification requirements and verification.