Will programs serving families receiving ERDC (Employment Related Day Care) still need to achieve a Spark rating?

In July 2023, the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program will transition to the new Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC).  HB 3073 requires that there is a higher rate or reimbursement or incentive for the programs that meet several requirements, one of which is participating in quality improvement measures which is the focus of Spark.