1. (1) A representative from each of the following entities shall serve continuously as a voting member:

   1. (a) the Governor's Office;

   2. (b) the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, including:

      1. (i) the Title V - Office of Maternal and Child Health;
      2. (ii) the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities-Part C;
      3. (iii) the Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems Program;
      4. (iv) the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV);
      5. (v) the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC);
      6. (vi) the Oral Health Program;
      7. (vii) the Division of Child and Family Services;
      8. (viii) the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health;
      9. (ix) the Office of Licensing, Child Care; and
      10. (x) any other Department of Health and Human Services representative as determined by the executive committee;

   3. (c) the Utah Department of Workforce Services, including:

      1. (i) the Office of Child Care administrator; and
      2. (ii) the state director of Head Start Collaboration; and
      3. (iii) any other Department of Workforce Services representative as determined by the executive committee;

   4. (d) the Utah State Board of Education, including:

      1. (i) the Program for Children with Disabilities Part B;
      2. (ii) a preschool specialist;
      3. (iii) Title VII, Part B: McKinney-Vento Homeless Education; and
      4. (iv) any other Utah State Board of Education representative as determined by the executive committee; and

   5. (e) up to two representatives from Head Start agencies located in the state, including:

      1. (i) a migrant and seasonal Head Start program; and
      2. (ii) an American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start program.

2. (2) A representative chosen by the executive committee from each of the following groups shall serve as a voting member for a period of three years, unless otherwise indicated:

   1. (a) up to two public or private primary health care industry representatives;
   2. (b) up to two providers from the mental health services community;
   3. (c) a local education agency;
   4. (d) an institution of higher education;
   5. (e) a local health department;
   6. (f) a local provider of early childhood education and development services, including a child care, preschool, or similar provider;
   7. (g) a family engagement stakeholder;

   8. (h) a parent with at least one child between age zero to eight;

      1. (i) a specialized services provider or related organization, including an organization that provides specialized services for children; and
   9. (j) any other representative as determined by the executive committee.
3. (3) Each subcommittee chair shall serve a term of one year as a voting member of the council.
4. (4) Each member shall actively participate to address the purpose of the council.

5. (5)(a) Each council member shall attend each council meeting.

   1. (b) If any voting member misses three or more scheduled council meetings in a year, the chair and chair-elect may remove the individual for replacement by the assigning entity.

6. (6)(a) Each member of the executive committee shall attend each executive committee meeting.

   1. (b) If any voting member misses three or more scheduled meetings in a year, the executive committee may remove the voting member from that individual's position with a majority vote.

7. (7)(a) A participant from any organization or agency or the public who is not a voting member may attend any meeting, provide input, and participate in a subcommittee.

   1. (b) The participant may vote in a subcommittee meeting but may not vote in a general council meeting.

KEY: early childhood Utah

Date of Last Change: October 24, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-422