HB3268Introduced in the House
CHILD CARE-QUALIFICATIONS
Introduced by Harry Benton, District 97
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provides that, until June 30, 2030, a licensed day care center may hire an individual who is in the process of completing the educational requirements set forth in administrative rules as an Interim Conditional Early Childhood Teacher for a period of 18 months. Requires the hired individual to provide documentation that shows that the individual is enrolled in courses that meet the requirements set forth in rules. Provides that the individual shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university or an approved credentialing program, and the required courses may include online courses. Provides that during the 18-month employment period, an Interim Conditional Early Childhood Teacher with specified qualifications is exempt from the educational requirements set forth in rules.
Where it stands
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Child Care Access & Early Childhood Committee · March 20, 2025
9
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Hoan Huynh | 13 | Yes |
| William Davis | 30 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Marcus Evans | 33 | Not Voting |
| Amy Grant | 47 | No |
| Maura Hirschauer | 49 | Yes |
| Nabeela Syed | 51 | Yes |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Yes |
| Joyce Mason | 61 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 009-005-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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