1. 1. Establishment The Office of Child Care and Head Start is established within the Division of Purchased and Support Services.

   [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).]

2. 2. Powers and duties The office has the following powers and duties:

   1. A. Maintain an inventory of child care information;

      [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

   2. B. Provide public education on becoming better consumers of child care;

      [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

   3. C. Provide staffing assistance to the council;

      [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

   4. D. Coordinate an ongoing review of all child care licensing rules;

      [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

   5. E. Provide technical assistance to public and private sector employers, school systems and community groups concerning child care, flexible benefits and work schedules;

      [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

   6. F. Coordinate the development of a training system for child care providers;

      [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

   7. G. Develop incentives for employer involvement in child care; and

      [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

   8. H. Promote cooperative relationships between public health organizations and child care programs.

      [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]

PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §D9 (AMD).