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ID H0636

ID H0636
Amends and adds to existing law to establish the Office of Early Childhood Services.


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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT; AMENDING TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 97, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINT- MENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A TRANSITION PLAN FOR THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SER- VICES; AMENDING CHAPTER 97, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-9704, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 67-2601, IDAHO CODE, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 2, CHAPTER 182, LAWS OF 2023, AND BY SECTION 33, CHAPTER 220, LAWS OF 2023, TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SELF-GOVERNING AGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATES.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Office of Early Childhood Services within the Department of Self-Governing Agencies. The key provisions are: 1. Defining the purpose and duties of the Office, which include overseeing early childhood services like childcare, early education, and early childhood special education; leading statewide efforts to improve these services; collaborating with other agencies and tribal governments; supporting providers; assisting families; and ensuring compliance with relevant federal laws. 2. Appointing a Director of the Office who will be responsible for developing a transition plan, proposing a budget, and conducting an external audit of the transition process. 3. Amending existing law to formally create the Office of Early Childhood Services within the Department of Self-Governing Agencies. The bill aims to improve the coordination and delivery of early childhood services in Idaho, with the goal of supporting child development, families, and the state's workforce.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Education Committee (House)

Last Action

House Education Committee (09:00:00 2/29/2024 Room EW41) (on 02/29/2024)

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