The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Day Care Policy Act of 1979 to update the minimum salaries for assistant and lead teachers in child development facilities. This amendment is necessary for these facilities to participate in the Early Childhood Pay Equity Program starting in January 2025. The resolution cites the expiration of previous emergency and temporary acts related to this issue, which creates a potential gap in the law that the Council aims to address.

The Council adopted the Early Childhood Educator Pay Scales Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 on October 15, 2024, which is set to expire on January 29, 2025. To ensure continuity and prevent any disruption in the implementation of updated pay scales, the Council has determined that immediate action is required, allowing the emergency legislation to be adopted after a single reading. The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.