HB 2780 - DIGEST

Declares that it is the purpose of this act to initiate a process to develop a strategic vision and specific goals for early learning and child care programs and services throughout the state in order to provide support to families in preparing for and maintaining children's success in school.

Establishes an early learning and child care legislative work group to make recommendations for developing a strategic vision and specific goals for early learning and child care programs and services in the state.

Requires the work group to report its progress to the legislature by December 5, 2004.

Requires the work group to report its recommendations to the legislature by January 10, 2005.