I_I_SchoolReadiness_2021A 11/18/2021 01:05:17 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGINTERIM COMMITTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESS Date 11/18/2021 Attendance Kipp X Kirkmeyer X Story X Van Beber E Sirota X Buckner X Time 01:05:17 PM to 02:48:37 PM Place SCR 357 This Meeting was called to order by Buckner This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes Hearing Items Action Taken hPresentation by the Transition Working Group on the Department of Early Childhood Transition Plan Report Committee Discussion Only 01:05:19 PM Senator Buckner, chair, gave introductory remarks. She gave an overview about the creation of the new Department of Early Childhood and the transition reporting requirements. Presentation by the Transition Working Group on the Department of Early Childhood Transition Plan Report - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/A818BB71D1C3...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/54D0FE6D8A9B...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf 01:08:11 PM Tom Massey, Deputy Executive Director of Healthcare Policy and Financing and Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC) Co-Chair; Dr. Pamela Harris, President & CEO of Mile High Early Learning and ECLC Co-Chair; and Ben Henderson, Director of Operations and Cabinet Affairs at the Office of the Governor, introduced themselves and began their presentation on the Transition Working Group's (TWG) work on the creation and transition of the Department of Early Childhood (DEC). Their presentation is included as Attachment A and the Transition Plan Report is included as Attachment B. 01:11:20 PM Mr. Henderson gave an overview of House Bill 21-1304, which created the DEC, and spoke about the transition planning and stakeholder engagement process. 01:14:27 PM Dr. Harris gave an overview of the TWG's recommendations for the DEC transition process. The first recommendation focuses on the proposed Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Principles of the new department. 01:20:12 PM Dr. Harris presented on additional TWG recommendations from the report, including: maintaining the advisory role of the ECLC and establishing a Rules and Regulations Advisory Council to advise the Executive Director on rules and regulations. Mr. Henderson and Mr. Massey answered questions from the committee. 01:32:11 PM Dr. Harris continued to present on the recommendations, including: building a diverse, equity-driven, expert leadership team and and overview of the programs and services recommended for transfer to DEC. Mary Alice Cohen, Director of the Office of Early Childhood, and Mr. Henderson answered questions from the committee on program and service transfers. 02:11:14 PM Mr. Massey continued to present on the recommendations, including: providing DEC with fiscal authority and regulatory power; re-evaluating program movement to DEC by 2025; addressing feedback on preschool special education; establishing close collaborations to strengthen coordination and promote alignment; addressing the five identified funding challenges; utilizing technology and data to make informed decisions; and addressing workforce challenges. 02:24:22 PM Mr. Massey presented on what is next for the DEC transition and the stakeholder engagement process. 02:26:43 PM Mr. Massey, Dr. Harris, and Mr. Henderson answered questions from the committee. 02:48:18 PM Senator Buckner gave closing remarks and adjourned the committee. 02:48:37 PM The committee adjourned.
