Online early childhood development professional educator program appropriation

This bill appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 to fund an online early childhood educator training program. The program will be free for early childhood educators, Minnesota residents, and high school students, with $250,000 annually covering school costs (requiring at least 50% to non-metro schools). It mandates the program include accredited coursework for a child development credential, health/safety training meeting federal standards, and content covering early development from birth to age five. The program must offer accessible, interactive learning with professional development tools and data tracking for educators.