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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 18-44

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4—ADMINISTRATION

[48 Pa.B. 214]
[Saturday, January 13, 2018]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[ 4 PA. CODE CH. 6 ]

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2017-05 ]

Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission

 December 20, 2017

 Whereas, the early learning, development, and education of young children is of critical importance to Pennsylvania's families, education system, and employers; and

 Whereas, in the last three years, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has increased its investment in early learning, development, and education programs, and has made steady progress to assure that more children receive quality early learning and development services; and

 Whereas, the continued development of an effective sustainable system of early care and education is critical to Pennsylvania's future economic and workforce development; and

 Whereas, the input, perspective, and support of business leaders is essential to the development of a successful early childhood system; and

 Whereas, fostering public and private sector investment in continued economic growth by addressing the needs of and challenges faced by all families with children, especially the Commonwealth's low-income families with children, is essential to assure Pennsylvania's edge in the national and global marketplace; and

 Whereas, connecting existing workforce development initiatives with early learning practices is educationally and economically beneficial for all people within Pennsylvania.

 Now, Therefore, I, Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by the virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws of the Commonwealth do hereby establish the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission and order and direct as follows.

  

 Governor

 Fiscal Note: GOV-2017-05. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter DD. (Reserved)

§§ 6.371—6.377. (Reserved).

Subchapter CCC. PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

Sec.

6.651.Purpose.
6.652.Powers and duties.
6.653.Composition.
6.654.Term.
6.655.Relationship with other agencies.
6.656.Relationship with Team Pennsylvania Foundation.
6.657.Effective date.
6.658.Termination date.
6.659.Rescission.

§ 6.651. Purpose.

 The purpose of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission is to secure support for public investment in early learning by focusing on practices that are educationally, economically and scientifically sound.

§ 6.652. Powers and duties.

 The Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (Commission) will meet at least twice a year and have the following powers and duties:

 (1) Recommend strategies for the Commonwealth to engage business and civic leaders and organizations in early learning planning and advocacy at the State and local level.

 (2) Increase business, civic and public awareness of the importance of early childhood education.

 (3) Make recommendations as to the planning, implementing and hosting of an Annual Economic Summit on Early Childhood Investment that will include outreach to business, civic, educational and governmental leaders.

 (4) Make recommendations as to the planning and implementing of an annual meeting for legislators and legislative staff to understand the economic educational and social impact of investing in quality early childhood education.

 (5) Develop and recommend updates to a multiyear plan for the expansion of effective early childhood services.

 (6) Identify private sector financial support for early learning projects throughout this Commonwealth and match those funding sources with needs identified in the local community.

 (7) Facilitate the creation of sustainable funding sources and early learning projects within a permanent sustainable network of private and public-sector funding streams.

 (8) Consult or engage experts, economists, consultants, advisors or other personnel to assist with the Commission's mission, duties and responsibilities.

§ 6.653. Composition.

 (a) The Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (Commission) shall consist of the following members, who collectively will be diverse and represent the Commonwealth's population:

 (1) Secretary of the Budget.

 (2) Secretary of Planning and Policy.

 (3) Secretary of Community and Economic Development.

 (4) Secretary of Corrections.

 (5) Secretary of Education.

 (6) Secretary of Human Services.

 (7) Deputy Secretary of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning.

 (8) High-level business executives representing the diversity of economic sectors and regions in this Commonwealth appointed by the Governor.

 (9) The Chairperson and Co-Chairperson of the Early Learning Council.

 (b) The Governor will designate a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson or may designate two persons as Co-Chairpersons from among Commission members. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, or Co-Chairpersons as may be designated by the Governor, shall appoint members to a Nominating Committee, which will make recommendations to the Governor for Commission membership.

§ 6.654. Term.

 Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (Commission) members appointed by the Governor and not serving by virtue of an official position with the Commonwealth will serve for a term of 3 years and continue to serve until a successor is appointed. Members will serve without compensation except for payment of necessary and actual expenses incurred in attending meetings and in performing their duties and responsibilities as Commission members. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).

§ 6.655. Relationship with other agencies.

 Commonwealth agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction will cooperate with, provide assistance to and review the recommendations of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission with respect to its purpose, powers and duties.

§ 6.656. Relationship with Team Pennsylvania Foundation.

 The Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission shall work jointly with Team Pennsylvania Foundation in furtherance of their common mission, duties and responsibilities to develop and sustain educational opportunities in this Commonwealth, particularly early learning, development and education of young children.

§ 6.657. Effective date.

 This subchapter takes effect immediately.

§ 6.658. Termination date.

 This subchapter remains in effect unless amended or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 6.659. Rescission.

 Executive Order 2008-08 is rescinded

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-44. Filed for public inspection January 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]


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