ND SCR4019

Legislative Management directed to study early childhood services capacity in North Dakota, identified as being in a state of crisis.

Study must include examination of the United States Department of Agriculture's food reimbursement program for early childhood service providers.

Study must examine income guidelines for the Department of Human Services' child care assistance program.

Legislative Management required to report findings, recommendations, and any necessary legislation to the Sixty-fourth Legislative Assembly.

Resolution addresses gaps between cost of early childhood services and family ability to pay, staffing shortages, and impacts on workforce development.