An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

S 119 requires early childhood educators in Vermont to obtain state licensure to work with children from birth through age eight. It establishes three license levels (I, II, III) with specific responsibilities, such as Early Childhood Educator I working under supervision, while II and III can serve as lead educators or provide guidance. The bill creates a Vermont Board of Early Childhood Educators to oversee licensing, define practice standards, and enforce rules, excluding teachers already licensed under existing education programs. This directly affects early childhood educators in both public and nonpublic settings who currently do not hold state licenses.