The resolution proposes an interim study to investigate the impact of child care on the participation of certified trade apprentices in Nebraska. It aims to explore how affordable and reliable child care influences the success of apprenticeships in skilled trades and overall workforce participation. The study will evaluate various factors, including the availability and cost of child care for individuals in registered apprenticeship programs, the effects of nontraditional work hours on child care access, and the implications of child care access on enrollment and completion rates, particularly for underrepresented groups such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, single parents, and low-income families.

Additionally, the study will assess the adequacy of current state and federal funding for child care assistance for apprentices with dependents, examine successful child care integration models from other states, and provide recommendations for aligning state apprenticeship strategies with broader child care and workforce development goals. The Executive Board of the Legislative Council is authorized to form a select committee, comprising members from the Health and Human Services Committee and the Business and Labor Committee, to conduct the study and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon completion.