Budget Amendment ID: FY2021-S4-107-R1

Redraft EDU 107

EEC Provider Opportunities

Ms. DiZoglio, Messrs. Moore and O'Connor and Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 3000-7050 the following item:-

"xxxx-xxxx For professional development and higher education opportunities and supports for early educators to be coordinated through the department and implemented at the 15 Massachusetts community colleges; provided, that programming shall focus on the statewide recruitment and training needs specific to the early education and care workforce, encourage associate degree completion and opportunities for career advancement and retention, and incorporate early education and care stakeholder, employer and industry collaboration; and provided further, that funds may be expended on laptops, hotspots, technical services, open educational resources, and other student supports related to the program; and provided further, that professional development opportunities shall be consistent with the core competencies and career pathways established by the department, and in accordance with the recommendations of the Early Education and Care Workforce Council; provided further, appropriated funds may be expended for programs or activities during the summer months...................... $10,000,000".