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Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-87-102. Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System stakeholder engagement

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) By no later than October 1, 2024, and before the transfer of the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Education by a cabinet-level department transfer under § 25-43-502, the Secretary of the Department of Education shall engage with early childhood stakeholders to advise the Office of Early Childhood, including without limitation on:

(1) Provision of recommendations on the efficient, effective transition of functions and funds between agencies; and

(2) Identification of opportunities to maximize the impact of the Unified Early Childhood Care and Education System for families, providers, and the economy.

(b) Stakeholders shall include without limitation the following:

(1) Childcare providers, which may include without limitation:

(A) Head Start programs;

(B) Private childcare providers; and

(C) School-based prekindergarten providers;

(2) Families with children receiving early care and education services;

(3) Experts in early childhood care and education;

(4) Experts in early literacy and early numeracy;

(5) Business and industry representation;

(6) Leadership from the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services; and

(7) Relevant advocacy organizations.

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