Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026

This bill would let the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, working with the Secretary of Education, give 5-year grants to states for early childhood educators. States would use the money for scholarships toward bachelor's degrees in early childhood education, help for educators with other degrees to earn an early childhood credential, pay increases for educators working toward a degree, and ongoing training. States would have to describe their early childhood professional development system when applying, and could not use the grants to replace other funding or reduce their own spending. The bill authorizes such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2027 through 2032.

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Sponsors

• Ben Ray Luján Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors