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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-1090

THE GOVERNOR

PART I.  GOVERNOR
[4 PA. CODE CH. 6]

[EXECUTIVE ORDER 2002-2]

[32 Pa.B. 2984]

Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education

   Whereas, all infants are born ready to learn; and

   Whereas, the majority of a child's brain development occurs in the first five years of a child's life, building the foundation for future learning and success; and

   Whereas, the Commonwealth has a duty to assess every setting where our children spend their days, whether under the care of their parents, a relative, neighbor, or a center-based setting; and

   Whereas, early identification of developmental delay and other risk factors is crucial to improving a child's individual linguistic, cognitive, social, and emotional development and thus, school readiness; and

   Whereas, involved, informed parents, caregivers, and educators are critical to ensure the early identification of developmental delay; and

   Whereas, school readiness is a critical workforce issue, with early skill building leading to greater academic achievement and graduates with the knowledge necessary to allow Pennsylvania to compete in the 21st Century economy; and

   Whereas, it is the duty of the Commonwealth to invest resources on research-based, cost-effective programs or models with a documented record of success.

   Now, Therefore, I, Mark S. Schweiker, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby establish the Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education as hereinafter set forth.

   Governor

   Fiscal Note: GOV 02-2. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4.  ADMINISTRATION

PART I.  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 6.  ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter G.  GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION

Sec.

6.61.Mission.
6.62.Functions.
6.63.Composition and appointments.
6.64.Terms of membership.
6.65.Compensation.
6.66.Reports.
6.67.Annual report.
6.68.Executive agencies.
6.69.Termination date.

§ 6.61.  Mission.

   The Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education (Task Force) is charged with examining the full range of proven, evidence-based school readiness strategies available for early childhood care and education targeted at children age 0-8 and the existing Commonwealth services targeted to that age group. The Task Force will provide implementation cost estimates of each strategy based on experience in this Commonwealth or other states.

§ 6.62.  Functions.

   The Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education (Task Force) has the powers and duties to do the following:

   (1)  Serve in an advisory capacity.

   (2)  Assess the current menu of early care and education programs and services offered or funded by the Commonwealth for children and their families.

   (3)  Develop a model for the identification of programs that have a sufficient basis in science and a demonstrated record of effectiveness for discussion by the Task Force.

   (4)  Develop a comprehensive listing of programs meeting the effectiveness standards developed under paragraph (3).

   (5)  Provide per participant cost estimates for each program included in the list of effective programs.

   (6)  Identify innovative financing sources and models for early care and education based on existing initiatives in this Commonwealth and Nationally.

§ 6.63.  Composition and appointments.

   (a)  The Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education (Task Force) consists of certain designated public officials and other individuals appointed by the Governor. The membership includes the heads of agencies of the Commonwealth that have responsibilities in the development, funding or regulation of early care and education programming, as well as various early care and education stakeholders. The Task Force consists of the following members:

   (1)  The Secretary of Education.

   (2)  The Secretary of Public Welfare.

   (3)  The Secretary of Health.

   (4)  The Physician General.

   (5)  Representatives from each of the following stakeholder groups:

   (i)  Child advocacy community.

   (ii)  Business community.

   (iii)  Faith community.

   (iv)  School administrator.

   (v)  Civic, not-for-profit organization.

   (vi)  Statewide professional childcare organization.

   (vii)  Local community partnerships.

   (viii)  Public health/medical community.

   (ix)  Head Start provider.

   (x)  Child care provider.

   (xi)  Family literacy community.

   (xii)  Clinical practitioner (psychologist, psychiatrist).

   (xiii)  Family-based programs.

   (xiv)  K-3 educator.

   (xv)  Philanthropic organization.

   (xvi)  Public outreach and education professional.

   (b)  The Governor will designate a member or members to serve as the Task Force chairpersons.

   (c)  The Governor's Community Partnership for Safe Children (Partnership), or its successor entity, shall provide administrative support to the Task Force, with the Executive Director of the Partnership serving as the Task Force's project director and direct advisor to the Chairperson.

   (d)  A Task Force member may designate an alternate to attend Task Force meetings, if required.

§ 6.64.  Terms of membership.

   (a)  Members of the Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education (Task Force) serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

   (b)  If a vacancy occurs on the Task Force due to resignation, disability or death of a member, the Governor will appoint a successor as expeditiously as possible.

§ 6.65.  Compensation.

   Members of the Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education receive no compensation for their services, except that the members may be reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth travel and subsistence policies. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).

§ 6.66.  Reports.

   The Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education (Task Force) shall present an initial report to the Governor by September 30, 2002. The Task Force shall present a comprehensive assessment of child care quality, across all settings, in this Commonwealth by November 15, 2002.

§ 6.67.  Annual report.

   The Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education shall provide a brief update of the reports to the Governor by September 30, 2003, and each subsequent year. The annual update shall include additional programming, practices and funding allocated during the previous year as well as outcomes related to existing programming and practices.

§ 6.68.  Executive agencies.

   Agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall provide assistance to the Governor's Task Force on Early Childhood Care and Education as requested by the chairpersons.

§ 6.69.  Termination date.

   This subchapter shall continue in force until rescinded or superseded by order of the Governor.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-1090. Filed for public inspection June 21, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]


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