Public Meeting Notice Special Board Meeting of Early Education and Care - Tuesday, August 31, 2021

This meeting will be webcast. A webcast is a live video broadcast over an internet connection, which will allow remote viewing of the meeting in real-time.

Tune in starting at 10:30 a.m. on August 31, 2021 to watch the live broadcast of the Board of Early Education and Care meeting. Click here to view the live broadcast.

You can also watch the tape recording of previous Board of Early Education and Care meetings on EEC's YouTube Channel.

Special Board Meeting of Early Education and Care - August 31, 2021

Welcome and Comments from the Chair

Comments from the Secretary

Comments from the Commissioner

Items for Discussion and Action

1. Adoption of Emergency Regulations – Discussion and Vote
   • The emergency regulations authorize the Commissioner to (1) modify educator qualifications and professional development requirements, and take other administrative measures to improve the ability of programs to hire qualified educators while maintaining the health and safety of children; and (2) issue policies and requirements pertaining to the prevention of serious illnesses, contagious diseases, and reportable diseases, including a requirement for personal protective equipment to be used in programs. The emergency regulations also change the date by which educators need to renew their CPR certifications.