Early Childhood Care and Education, Commission

  • Description: Provide recommendations for and tracking progress on the financing of a comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood care and education system as established in ยง 22.1-289.03 that provides stable, high-quality early childhood care and education services for families who need them the most, empowers parents with choices that meet their needs and preferences, and supports both school readiness and workforce participation.
  • Report Date: October 1
  • Staff Contact:

    Kathy Glazer, Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, kathy@vecf.org

All members appointed by Speaker of the House.
House Members:
Name Term
   
The Honorable Mike A. Cherry 3 year(s), expires 06/30/2026
The Honorable Ellen H. McLaughlin  
The Honorable C. E. (Cliff) Hayes Jr. 3 year(s), expires 06/30/2026
Vacancy (Bulova, The Honorable David L.) Speaker of the House  
Vacancy (Coyner, The Honorable Carrie E.) Speaker of the House  
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules, upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Health.
Senate Members:
Name Term
 
The Honorable Mamie E. Locke 3 year(s), expires 06/30/2026
The Honorable William M. Stanley Jr. 3 year(s), expires 06/30/2026
The Honorable David R. Suetterlein 3 year(s), expires 06/30/2026
Vacancy (Ebbin, The Honorable Adam P.) Senate Committee on Rules, upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Health  
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
19 Citizens Secretary of Education  
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 5 Appointment Coincident With House Term? NO
Max # Senate: 4 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? NO
Max # Citizens: 18
Max # Ex Officio: 0
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