The bill establishes the "College Child Care Advisory Commission," which will consist of 15 members, including key state officials and appointees with expertise in child care and education. The commission's membership includes the Secretary of Higher Education and the Commissioner of Education, along with public members appointed by legislative leaders and nine members appointed by the Governor, representing various educational and child care sectors. The commission is tasked with examining issues and developing recommendations to enhance child care services for college students, including compiling relevant statistics, reviewing existing programs, and promoting partnerships between educational institutions and child care providers.
The commission is required to organize within 60 days of its formation and will serve without compensation, although members can be reimbursed for necessary expenses. It will issue a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and the presidents of higher education institutions within one year of its organization. The act will take effect immediately and will expire upon the issuance of the final report.