Interim study to examine child care impacts on certified trade apprentice participation in Nebraska

This resolution proposes an interim study to investigate how child care access affects participation in Nebraska's trade apprenticeship programs. The study will examine child care availability, cost, and geographic access for apprentices - particularly impacting women, single parents, and low-income families with dependents - and assess whether current funding supports these workers. It will analyze how unpredictable work hours impact child care costs and review successful models from other states. The study, not a law, will gather input from unions, employers, and community groups to recommend policy changes, but no new requirements or funding are proposed.