The department must waive the early learning program preservice requirement to complete a department-provided orientation when an individual has previously completed the applicable orientation and:
(1) It has been less than five years since completion of the orientation;
(2) The orientation content and licensing process have not substantially changed since the date of completion; and
(3) The individual has not had a break in service either as a licensed child care provider or working in a licensed child care facility.
[ 2026 c 82 s 2.]