HB 2319 - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires the state board for community and technical colleges to conduct an inventory and survey of all campus-based early learning programs and services for the purpose of creating a coordinated system of course offering and early learning education opportunities including parenting education and on-campus child care. The survey shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Early learning and parent education courses;

(2) Parent cooperative classes; and

(3) Identification of early learning opportunities available on campus, including early childhood education programs and child care programs.

Requires the board to report back to the legislature by December 1, 2007, with recommendations for an integrated, comprehensive system for strengthening early learning education opportunities and child care services offered on community college campuses and to parents and providers in the community.