Child Care - Child Abuse and Neglect - Training Requirements

HB 1034 requires all child care providers in Maryland to complete mandatory training on identifying, preventing, and reporting child abuse within six months of starting employment and every two years thereafter. Child care entities (licensed facilities) must annually certify to the State Department of Education by July 1 that all providers meet these training requirements. Violations by providers may lead to corrective actions, employment suspension/termination, or license revocation, while entities failing to certify may face license suspension or revocation. This bill directly affects licensed child care providers and their employers, amending existing child abuse reporting laws to strengthen training and compliance mechanisms.