Pennsylvania Code

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.

Source

   The provisions of this Subchapter G adopted by Executive Order No. 2002-2, dated April 17, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 2984, unless otherwise noted.
§ 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 Chairperson.
(c)  The Governor’s Community Partnership for Safe Children, or its successor entity, shall provide administrative support to the Task Force.
(d)  The Governor will designate an individual or individuals to provide project direction and advice to the Chairperson.
(e)  A Task Force member may designate an alternate to attend Task Force meetings, if required.

Source

   The provisions of this §  6.63 amended by Executive Order No. 2002-2 amended July 15, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 4030. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (289805) to (289806).
§ 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.

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