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Early‑childhood educators and UVM researchers back S206, argue licensure would professionalize workforce
Summary
Educators, university faculty and program leaders urged the Senate Health & Welfare committee to approve S206 to create an individual licensure system for early childhood educators, saying it would clarify qualifications, support career pathways and help retain staff; committee asked for follow‑up on administrative oversight and grandfathering.
Supporters of S206 told the Senate Health & Welfare committee on Feb. 5 that a new, individual licensure pathway for early childhood educators would improve quality, create clearer career ladders and help families understand provider qualifications.
Jen Olsen, co‑teaching director at Corey Hills School in Middlebury, said she strongly supports S206’s creation of a licensed early‑childhood profession and does not see conflict with Agency of Education (AOE) licensure…
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