(2) The tiered quality rating and improvement system implemented under this section shall:
(a) Establish a set of progressively higher 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) Tiered standards that define a progression of quality for 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 tiered quality standards, including training, technical assistance and financial incentives.
(D) Program quality ratings that are publicly available. [2012 c.37 §130; 2013 c.624 §86]