Directs Department of Early Learning and Care to commission independent study regarding barriers to attaining high quality early childhood workforce. Requires department to adopt rules that address barriers that impede entry into early childhood workforce by early childhood professionals, no later than December 31, 2024] 2025. Requires department to submit reports to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to early learning and care on results of study and], status of rulemaking and certain recommendations for legislation]. Declares emergency, effective on passage.