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HB 599 Original 2015 Regular Session Thierry
Abstract: Extends the timeline for the implementation of the early childhood care and education
network by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
Present law requires BESE to create a comprehensive and integrated network through which to
manage and oversee all programs funded through state or federal resources that provide early
childhood care or educational services. Specifies required elements of the management network.
Present law requires BESE to establish a timeline for the creation and implementation of the early
childhood care and education network to be fully implemented by the 2015-2016 school year.
Proposed law retains present law except extends the timeline for the implementation of such network
to the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year.
(Amends R.S. 17:407.23(B)(5))