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 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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  {
   "date": "2025-11-12",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Advisory Council to hear early childhood literacy and Q3 2025 report",
   "summary": "The Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes from September and receive informational reports on early childhood language and literacy and the 2025 Q3 quarterly report. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20Agenda%20Nov%2012%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_Copy%20of%20ECCE%20AC%20Minutes%20%2011.12.25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-17",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to revise early learning center licensing rules per Act 409",
   "summary": "The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will consider revisions to Bulletin 137, the Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations, in response to Act 409 (2025). They will also receive informational reports on child care teacher pay supplements and early language and literacy development. The meeting includes a review of the previous meeting's report and updates on upcoming activities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20Agenda%20Sept%2017%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20Minutes%20%2009.17.2025.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-17",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to revise bulletins per Act 409 of 2025 Regular Session",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will meet to consider revisions to bulletins in response to Act 409 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session. The council will also receive informational reports, including the 2024 annual report and two quarterly reports for 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20Agenda%20July2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20MInutes%20%2007.17.25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-12",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to vote on revisions to kindergarten screener rules and school licensing",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will consider revisions to Bulletin 118 (statewide standards) and Bulletin 741 (school administrator handbook) regarding kindergarten screeners. Members will also receive the 2024 Q4 quarterly report and participate in a discussion panel on family engagement strategies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20Agenda%20Feb%2012%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20Minutes%20Feb.12,2025.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-20",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to review revisions to child care licensing regulations",
   "summary": "The Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will consider revisions to Bulletin 137 (Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations) and Bulletin 139 (Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs). The council will also receive an informational report on the 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report for Quarter 3 (July-September).",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20Agenda%20Nov%2020%202024.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20MInutes%20%2011.20.24.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-18",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to early learning center licensing regulations",
   "summary": "The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education is meeting to discuss updates to state licensing regulations. The body will also review reports on early childhood language and literacy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20Agenda%20Sept%2018%202024.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20Minutes%20Sept%2018%202024.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-07-17",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to review Q2 2024 report and workforce pilot programs",
   "summary": "The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will meet to approve minutes from May 8, 2024, and receive informational reports on the 2024 Q2 quarterly report and Louisiana's early childhood workforce pilots. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20Agenda%20July%2017%202024.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20MInutes%20%2007.17.24%20(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-05-08",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to review annual and quarterly early childhood care reports",
   "summary": "The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will meet to consider the 2023 Annual Report and the first quarter 2024 Quarterly Report. The council will also review an updated report regarding the timeline for Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20Agenda%20May%208%202024.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20May%208%202024%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-02-20",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to childcare licensing and program regulations",
   "summary": "The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will review proposed updates to Bulletin 137 and Bulletin 139. The council will also consider the Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund State Plan and various progress reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_Early%20Childhood%20Care%20and%20Education%20Advisory%20Council%20(ECCE)-02-20-2024.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20Minutes%20May%208%202024.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-11-15",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to review 2023 Quarter 3 Early Childhood Care and Education report",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider an update report for the third quarter of 2023.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_Early%20Childhood%20Care%20and%20Education%20Advisory%20Council%20(ECCE)-11-15-2023.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20Minutes%20Nov%2015%202023.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-09-25",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to review 2023 Quarter 2 report and set 2024 meeting dates",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will meet to approve previous minutes and consider an update report for the second quarter of 2023. The body will also consider the schedule for council meetings in 2024.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_Early%20Childhood%20Care%20and%20Education%20Advisory%20Council%20(ECCE)-09-25-2023.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_09_2023_ECCEAC_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-05-18",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council considers revisions to early childhood care and education bulletins",
   "summary": "The Advisory Council is reviewing several regulatory updates for early childhood programs. The meeting includes consideration of revised standards for licensing, network observations, and ratios.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_Early%20Childhood%20Care%20and%20Education%20Advisory%20Council%20(ECCE)-05-18-2023.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20Minutes%20May2023.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-02-15",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council considers child safety regulation revisions and quarterly report",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will review proposed changes to licensing regulations and fund programs regarding child safety. The council will also consider the Quarter 4 report for 2022.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_Early%20Childhood%20Care%20and%20Education%20Advisory%20Council%20(ECCE)-02-15-2023.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202023%20Minutes%20-%202.15.23.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-11-16",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council considers revisions to early learning and child care regulations",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to consider revisions to state bulletins regarding child care regulations and eligibility. The body will also review an update report for the second and third quarters of 2022.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_Early%20Childhood%20Care%20and%20Education%20Advisory%20Council%20(ECCE)-11-16-2022.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202022%20Minutes%20-%2011.16.22.docx.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-07-13",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council considers revisions to early childhood care and licensing standards",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to review proposed changes to state standards and licensing regulations. The body will also consider its own membership and approve previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_Early%20Childhood%20Care%20and%20Education%20Advisory%20Council%20(ECCE)-07-13-2022.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202022%20Minutes%20-%2007.13.22.docx.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-05-18",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to early childhood education standards and regulations",
   "summary": "The Advisory Council is reviewing several proposed revisions to state bulletins regarding early learning development, safety specifications, and licensing regulations. The council will also consider its own policies and procedures and review a quarterly report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_Early%20Childhood%20Care%20and%20Education%20Advisory%20Council-05-18-2022.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202022%20Minutes%20-%2005.18.22.docx.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-03-23",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to early learning center licensing and network regulations",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to elect leadership and review membership. The body will consider updates to the state's emergency plan and the 2021 annual report. Members will also discuss proposed revisions to licensing regulations and the early childhood care and education network.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202022%20Agenda%20-%2003.23.22.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202022%20Minutes%20-%2003.23.22.docx%20(4).pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-02-23",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment",
   "summary": "The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to review membership and the quarterly report for Quarter 4. The body will also consider an update on early childhood care and education in Louisiana and a state plan amendment for the Child Care and Development Fund.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202022%20Agenda%20-%2002.23.22.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-02-22",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202022%20Minutes%20-%2002.23.22.docx.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-11-17",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to early childhood care and education bulletins",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ecce-ac---2021-agenda---11-17-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202021%20Minutes%20-%2011.17.21.docx.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-10-20",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to early childhood education bulletins",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ecce-ac---2021-agenda---10-20-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202021%20Minutes%20-%2010.20.21.docx%20(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-07-14",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to child care licensing regulations and ARPA funding plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ecce-ac---2021-agenda---07-14-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202021%20Minutes%20-%2007.14.21.docx%20(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-05-19",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council reviews early childhood legislation and certification standards",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ecce-ac---2021-agenda---05-19-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202021%20Minutes%20-%2005.19.21.docx%20(2).pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-03-17",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to early childhood network rules and annual report",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ecce-ac---2021-agenda---03-17-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCE%20AC%20-%202021%20Minutes%20-%2003.17.21.docx%20(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-02-24",
   "body": "Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education",
   "headline": "Council to consider revisions to child care licensing and funding regulations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/611_ecce-ac---2021-agenda---02-24-21.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/611_ECCEAC_minutes_02.24.21.docx%20(1).pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=611"
  }
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