(a) There is a Maryland Child Care Credential Program. (b) An individual may apply to the Office for a staff credential, including a child development associate credential, or an administrator credential under this subsection. (c) If a person pursues, obtains, or already holds an Office–approved credential, the Office may award to the individual: (1) An achievement bonus; (2) A training reimbursement; or (3) A training voucher. (d) (1) The Governor shall appropriate $4,000,000 for the program for fiscal year 2021. (2) For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, funding for the program shall increase by 10% over the prior fiscal year.
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