| * SB 1629 * Steinberg * Early Learning Quality Improvement Commission |
| This bill would establish the Early Learning Quality Improvement Commission to develop a framework for improving program quality and a graduated funding framework that identifies necessary resources by December 31, 2009. It would require the commission to apply to the California Children and Families Commission to cover costs. The bill would provide that the Early Learning Quality Improvement System be phased in to the extent that funding is available. The commission would include 18 members: the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Secretary of Education, the President pro Tem of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Chair of the California Children and Families Commission, the President of the University of California, the Chancellor of the California State University, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, the Chair of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Director of the Department of Social Services, two representatives of early care and education, two representatives of the K-12 public school system, two representatives of English language learners, and two representatives of parents. The bill would only go into effect if AB 2759 is also enacted. Sponsors: California Department of Education (916) 319-0590 Preschool California (510) 271-0075 Amended 5/6/08: This amendment would increase the number of members on the commission to 22. It would include 6 members of the early care and education community including at least 2 preschool teachers and 2 preschool administrators. It would require the framework to promote the preservation of existing state-funded child care and development programs and consider how to support high-quality early learning experiences for children from birth through 5 years of age. Consultant: Susanna Cooper (916) 651-4006 Hearing: Senate Appropriations 5/12 |
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