Introduce legislation to strengthen teacher preparation programs and require training in early childhood development for educators working with young children.

Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05 ) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen teacher preparation programs and better equip educators working with young children. The bill would require training in early childhood development, including child social and emotional growth, age-appropriate behavioral supports, and effective instructional practices.

Hayes introduced legislation to improve teacher preparation and mandate early childhood development training for educators.

Hayes, Pettersen Introduce Bill to Bolster Child Education Workforce | Press Releases | Congresswoman Jahana Hayes
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Hayes, Pettersen Introduce Bill to Bolster Child Education Workforce

Hayes announced legislation to bolster the child education workforce, which aligns with her existing teacher-preparation commitment.

Press Releases | Congresswoman Jahana Hayes
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Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen introduced the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act of 2026, described as legislation to strengthen teacher preparation programs and better equip educators working with young children. The release says the bill would require training in early childhood development and would modify Title II of the Higher Education Act.

Strong evidence that Hayes introduced legislation matching the claim, with the required focus on teacher preparation and early childhood development training.

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Hayes, Pettersen Introduce Bill to Bolster Child Education Workforce | Press Releases | Congresswoman Jahana Hayes
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GovInfo shows Senate companion S. 4190, the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act, introduced March 25, 2026, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the knowledge and skills of principals and school leaders regarding early childhood education; it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Confirms the legislative concept and companion activity, supporting that the policy was actively pursued in Congress during this term.

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S. 4190 (IS) - Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act - BILLS-119s4190is | Content Details | GovInfo
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The bill text states it would amend the Higher Education Act to increase the knowledge and skills of principals and school leaders regarding early childhood education.

Official bill text aligns with the claim’s substance, though this is the Senate companion rather than Hayes’s House filing.

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BILLS-119s4190is.pdf
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