Establishes the Department of Early Childhood to consolidate early childhood education and care programs.
The bill establishes the Department of Early Childhood as a new principal department within the Executive Branch. It consolidates functions related to early childhood education and care from various departments, including the Department of Education, Department of Human Services, Department of Children and Families, and Department of Health. The new department will oversee programs for children from pregnancy to age eight, including home visitation, child care centers, family day care providers, and early childhood education.
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