The proposed bill establishes the "Early Education Workforce Support and Access Act," which creates the Early Education Workforce Support Pilot Program within the Department of Education for a two-year period. The program aims to address the critical shortage of early education workers by providing free early education services to the children of eligible early education workers. The bill outlines definitions for key terms, including "early education worker," "eligible child," and "participating provider," and specifies the eligibility requirements for early education workers to participate in the program. Funding for the program will come from the General Appropriations Act and may also include federal funds.

The bill details the responsibilities of both the Department of Education and participating providers, including the selection of counties with the highest need for early education workers, verification of eligibility, and monitoring of program implementation. Additionally, it mandates that participating providers comply with licensing requirements and submit annual reports on enrollment and outcomes. The program is set to expire on June 30, 2028, and the Department is required to provide a report and recommendations for potential statewide expansion within 90 days after the program's completion. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.