What does Preamble of Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to award competitive grants. The grants are intended for eligible partnerships to establish, expand, or support career and technical education programs of study. These programs specifically focus on early childhood education.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026.

What does GRANT PROGRAM FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF of Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 do?

This section authorizes a grant program to support career and technical education programs of study in early childhood education. Eligible partnerships can apply for grants to establish, support, or expand these programs. Applications must describe how the grant will be used, the roles of partners, funding allocation, and benefits to students, including special populations. The program must be coordinated with existing career and technical education activities and reflect regional employer needs. Priority will be given to applications serving rural areas, communities with childcare provider shortages, and those focused on infants and toddlers. Grants may not exceed five years, with potential for a two-year extension based on achieving program objectives and improving student outcomes. Recipients must use grant funds to support educational materials, educator training, and student support services. Each recipient is required to conduct an independent evaluation and submit an annual report detailing fund usage and program performance.

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Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a grant program to fund career and technical education programs focused on early childhood education.
Priority for grant funding will be given to programs serving rural areas, communities with childcare shortages, and those focused on infants and toddlers.
Grant recipients must conduct evaluations and provide annual reports on fund usage and program performance.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8937(In Committee)Official page

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