Ch. 178

1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) THE GOVERNOR SHALL DESIGNATE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TASK
FORCE.

(D)     THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES
SHALL PROVIDE STAFF TO THE TASK FORCE.

(E)     A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE MAY NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION BUT
IS ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES UNDER THE STANDARD STATE
TRAVEL REGULATIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THE STATE BUDGET.

(F)      THE TASK FORCE SHALL:

(1)      STUDY AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON:

(I)       BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVING THE SALARY AND
COMPENSATION LEVELS OF LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS;

(II)     METHODS TO EDUCATE PARENTS ON THE NEED TO HAVE
LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS;

(III)    THE AMOUNT THE STATE PAYS TO PURCHASE CARE FOR
INDIGENT ELIGIBLE CHILDREN; AND

(IV)    THE COMPENSATION LEVELS OF EMPLOYEES OF CHILD DAY
CARE CENTERS, INCLUDING:

1.        CHILD CARE WORKERS;

2.        ASSISTANTS                                                                             

3.        TEACHERS; AND

4.        DIRECTORS;

(2)      REVIEW CURRENT STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT SUPPORT
ADEQUATE COMPENSATION OF CHILD CARE PROVIDERS;                       

(3)      MAKE LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS; AND

(4)      PREPARE A REPORT SUMMARIZING ITS FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS.

(G)     THE TASK FORCE SHALL SUBMIT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
TO THE GOVERNOR, AND, SUBJECT TO § 2-1312 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT
ARTICLE, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 1996.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1994.

Approved May 2, 1994.

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