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Senate hearing on SB 5062 probes proposed childcare workforce standards board; supporters cite workforce strain, opponents warn of cost
Summary
The Washington Senate Labor & Commerce Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5062, which would create a Child Care Workforce Standards Board to set minimum employment standards, training requirements and worker protections for child care employees.
The Washington Senate Labor & Commerce Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5062, a proposal to establish a Child Care Workforce Standards Board to set minimum employment standards, curriculum requirements and worker protections for the child care industry.
Committee staff described the bill’s structure and timeline. Jarrett Sachs, staff to the committee, said the board would be appointed by the governor and include three representatives of child care workers, three representing employers, one representing professional development programs, one parent representative and two agency members (one from L&I and one from DCYF). Sachs said initial appointments must…
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