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 options for apprentices, the effects of nontraditional work hours on child care accessibility, and the impact of child care access on enrollment and retention rates, particularly for underrepresented groups such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, single parents, and low-income families. Additionally, it will assess current funding streams for child care assistance and examine successful models from other states.

To conduct this study, the resolution allows the Executive Board of the Legislative Council to form a select committee comprising members from the Health and Human Services Committee and the Business and Labor Committee. The committee will engage with various stakeholders, including trade unions, apprenticeship sponsors, community colleges, employers, and early childhood education providers, to gather insights on how child care access intersects with the state's goals for expanding and diversifying its skilled trades workforce. Upon completion of the study, the committee is tasked with reporting its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.