Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education public meetings in 2021
6 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to review proposed revisions to three state bulletins and a state plan amendment. These items concern the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network, the Child Care Development and Funds Program, and teacher preparation program standards.
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 (Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network)
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 139 (Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program)
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 996 (Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs)
- Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
The Council approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021, meeting. Members endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 and Bulletin 139. The Council also received presentations on Bulletin 996 and the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment.
- Approved October 20, 2021, meeting minutes
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program
- Received proposed revisions to Bulletin 996, Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs
- Received presentation of Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will review proposed updates to several state bulletins regarding childcare networks, development funds, and teacher preparation programs. The council will also receive a narrow cost analysis report from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 140: Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Updates on possible revisions to Bulletin 139 and Bulletin 996
- Report on Narrow Cost Analysis from Stephen Barnes of UL Lafayette
- Consideration of the Quarter 3 2021 Quarterly Report
The Council approved the minutes from the July 14, 2021, meeting and endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 regarding the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network. Members also received updates on other bulletins and a report on Narrow Cost Analysis.
- Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Received update on possible revisions to Bulletins 140, 139, and 996
- Received report on Narrow Cost Analysis
- Received Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report ‒ Quarter 3 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will meet to consider updates to Bulletin 137 (licensing regulations) and Bulletin 139 (child care development funds), as well as Louisiana's plan for using ARPA funding to support families and child care. The council will also receive a quarterly report and vote on minutes from the previous meeting.
- Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program
- Consideration of Louisiana’s Plan to Support Families and Child Care with ARPA Funding
- Consideration of an update on Early Childhood Legislation
- Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report – Quarter 2 2021
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 and Bulletin 139. The Council also received updates on early childhood legislation, ARPA funding plans, and the Quarter 2 2021 report.
- Approved minutes of the May 19, 2021 meeting
- Received update on Early Childhood Legislation
- Received presentation on Louisiana’s Plan to Support Families and Child Care with ARPA Funding
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program
- Received Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report ‒ Quarter 2 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on legislation and COVID-19 stimulus funding. The body will consider revisions to state certification standards for school personnel and the state plan for the Child Care and Development Fund.
- Revisions to Bulletin 746 regarding Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
- Update on Early Childhood Legislation
- Update on COVID-19 impacts and Early Childhood Stimulus Funding
- Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan
- Quarter 1 2021 Quarterly Report
The Council approved the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. Members received updates and presentations regarding early childhood legislation, certification standards, COVID-19 stimulus funding, and the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan.
- Approved March 17, 2021 meeting minutes
- Received update on Early Childhood Legislation
- Received presentation on proposed revisions to Bulletin 746 (Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel)
- Received update on COVID-19 Impacts and Early Childhood Stimulus Funding
- Received presentation on Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan
- Received Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report ‒ Quarter 1 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will meet via Zoom to consider proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, which governs the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network, and to review the 2020 annual report. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and an update on the state's Early Learning Center Emergency Plan. The council is meeting remotely due to the public health emergency and will accept public comments via Zoom chat or email.
- Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Annual Report – 2020
- Consideration of an update on Louisiana’s Early Learning Center Emergency Plan
- Approval of minutes from February 24, 2021
- Consideration of Advisory Council membership changes
The Council approved proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 regarding the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network. Members also approved the appointment of a new representative from the Louisiana State Police. The Council received updates on the Early Learning Center Emergency Plan and the 2020 Annual Report.
- Approved minutes of the February 24, 2021 meeting
- Approved appointment of Capt. Aaron Marcelle to replace Capt. Mark Richards
- Approved proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Received update on Louisiana’s Early Learning Center Emergency Plan
- Received presentation on the 2020 Annual Report
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to state licensing and fund program bulletins. The body will also consider a state plan amendment and a funding plan related to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program
- Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
- Plan for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 funding to support child care
- Quarter 4 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report
The Council approved proposed revisions to 12 chapters of Bulletin 137 regarding Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations. Additionally, the Council approved revisions to two chapters of Bulletin 139 concerning the Louisiana Child Care Development Funds Program.
- Approved revisions to Bulletin 137 Chapters 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 21 (Licensing Regulations)
- Approved revisions to Bulletin 139 Chapters 1 and 3 (Child Care Development Funds Program)
- Approved minutes of the December 9, 2020 meeting
- Received update on Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
- Received presentation on CRRSA funding to support child care
- Received Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report – Quarter 4