Higher Education Certification Amendments

SB 264 creates a Child Care Center Business Management Certificate Program at Utah State University to help students start and run licensed child care centers. The program teaches practical skills like licensing requirements, business management (including hiring, pricing, and subsidy programs), and developing early childhood curricula. It directly affects aspiring child care center operators and small business owners in Utah, with Utah State University managing the curriculum and potentially contracting with third parties to develop courses. The bill requires annual reports starting in 2027 to three legislative committees tracking enrollment, completions, and the number of new child care centers established by graduates. No state funds are appropriated for this program.