(2) The quality recognition and improvement system implemented under this section shall:
(a) Establish a set of standards that are used to evaluate the quality of an early learning and development program and to support program improvement.
(b) Consist of the following components:
(A) Standards that demonstrate characteristics of quality early learning and development programs.
(B) Monitoring of programs to evaluate quality based on established standards.
(C) Support for programs and providers of programs to meet quality standards, including training, technical assistance and financial incentives.
(D) Program quality recognition that is publicly available. [2012 c.37 §130; 2013 c.624 §86; 2021 c.89 §1; 2021 c.631 §41]