Children; Early Childhood Task Force; membership; election; reports; compensation or reimbursement; expenses; Open Records Act; Open Meeting Act; advice; vision statement; mission; principles; codification; effective date.
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
Summary
The bill establishes the Early Childhood Task Force, appointing representatives from state agencies, business, nonprofits, parents, and experts to examine access to high‑quality early‑childhood programs. The task force must submit an initial report by November 2025 and a final report the same month, and its recommendations are advisory only. Members serve without pay, and the group operates under the state's Open Records and Open Meeting laws.
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