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History
- Substituted by A9902A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1647
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 7427a
- Amend and recommit to finance
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to children and families
Companion bill
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Codifies the early childhood advisory council
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Donna Lupardo
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Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to codifying the early childhood advisory council
Purpose
To promote a comprehensive and high quality early childhood system in New York State.
Summary of provisions
Section one would establish the Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC), set forward the membership and duties of the ECAC and require the submission of a statewide strategic report to the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly and Temporary President of the Senate.
Section two would set an immediate effective date.
Justification
Federal law requires that states establish advisory councils to promote comprehensive and high quality early childhood systems. The councils would assess the statewide need for child care and early childhood education programs as well as identify barriers to accessing such programs and make recommendations for increasing quality and participation. In 2009, the NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) was established to comply with the federal law. The ECAC brings together representatives from multiple state and local agencies with critical roles in overseeing and administering aspects of early childhood programs including child day care, preschool and Head Start.
The work of the ECAC is crucial to the development of a robust statewide early childhood education system that serves the needs of all of New York State's young children. This bill would codify the ECAC into law in order to ensure its permanence. Additionally, this bill would codify the Governor's direction that the ECAC reach out to the business community by including business leaders among its membership. The role of the ECAC would be enhanced to add a focus on promoting private investments in the early learning system.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
The act shall take effect immediately.
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