This bill amends subsection 11 of section 50-11.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to early childhood services training for licensure. The key change introduced by the bill is the inclusion of staff members alongside applicants in the provision that allows for department-approved training hours related to child care to be counted toward the licensing annual requirements for the following year. This amendment aims to broaden the scope of who can benefit from the training hours, thereby enhancing the qualifications of both applicants and staff in early childhood services. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, allowing time for the necessary adjustments to be made in the licensing process. The legislative assembly has shown strong support for this bill, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the Senate and House.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 50-11.1-03
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 50-11.1-03
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 50-11.1-03
Enrollment: 50-11.1-03
INTRODUCED: 50-11.1-03