This bill mandates a legislative management study focused on early childhood services and child care during the 2025-26 interim. The study aims to evaluate the existing framework of early childhood services, identifying strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Key areas of consideration include licensing requirements, available federal and state assistance programs, education and training requirements for program operators and staff, child-to-provider ratios, and space requirements for early childhood programs.

The findings and recommendations from this study, along with any necessary legislation to implement those recommendations, are to be reported to the seventieth legislative assembly. This initiative seeks to enhance the clarity and efficiency of early childhood services, ultimately aiming to provide better support for more children in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 50-11.1-02, 50-11.1-02.1, 50-11.1-03, 50-11.1-04, 50-11.1-07.2, 50-11.1-11, 50-11.1-11.1, 50-11.1-17, 50-11.1-18, 50-11.1-23, 50-33-08
PREFILED: 50-11.1-02, 50-11.1-02.1, 50-11.1-03, 50-11.1-04, 50-11.1-07.2, 50-11.1-11, 50-11.1-11.1, 50-11.1-17, 50-11.1-18, 50-11.1-23, 50-33-08