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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 498
(3) Design proposals to support the professional development of early
childhood education staff, which may. include:
(i) Identifying appropriate and desired education levels of staff;
(ii) Recommending a compensation plan related to educational
levels and experience that recognizes the value of early childhood education;
(iii) Promoting mentor relationships in quality programs for
educators and aspiring educators who seek to enter or improve the field as an early
childhood education teacher;
(iv) Identifying incentives and rewards to encourage ongoing
professional development; and
(v) Expanding access to and the creation of innovative strategies
for professional development opportunities;
(4) Create an implementation plan to motivate and promote the value of
and participation in early childhood learning opportunities for parents and the
general public, including the business community;
(5) Recommend to the legislature a conceptual framework, along with
proposals for policies and legislation necessary to facilitate and monitor the
implementation of that framework; and
(6) Identify or develop appropriate evaluation methods, including
appropriate performance indicators that will allow monitoring, improvement, and
accountability of any initiative it proposes.
(d) The Task Force may form workgroups and subcommittees to:
(1) Obtain input from stakeholders, early education professionals, and
any other individuals it determines necessary; and
(2) Perform any other functions it deems necessary to fulfill its mission.
(e) A member of the Task Force:
(1) May not receive compensation; but
(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(f) The Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland Higher
Education Commission, and the University System of Maryland shall provide staff to
the Task Force.
(g) The Task Force shall report its findings and recommendations to the
Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to the
General Assembly, on or before December 1, 2007.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 2006. It shall remain effective for a period of 1 year and 6 months 2 years and,
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