1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2024 . 2. Grant program for career and technical education programs of study in early childhood education (a) Grant program authorized The Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships for the purpose of establishing, supporting, or expanding career and technical education programs of study in early childhood education. (b) Grant duration (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), a grant awarded under this section may not exceed a 5-year grant period. (2) Extension The Secretary may extend the grant period for an eligible partnership for not more than 1 additional 2-year period if the eligible partnership demonstrates to the Secretary that the eligible partnership— (A) is achieving the program objectives for which the eligible partnership is receiving the grant; and (B) has improved education outcomes for students participating in the programs funded by such grant, including special populations. (c) Application To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible partnership shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including— (1) a description of how the eligible partnership will use such grant to establish, support, or expand a career and technical education program of study in early childhood education; (2) a description of the roles and responsibilities of each partner of the eligible partnership; (3) the grant budget, how the partnership will fund necessary expenses for the career and technical education program of study described in paragraph (1), which will not be covered by the grant (such as any funds to be provided by State, local, or private entities), and how the eligible partnership will continue the program after the grant period ends