8-1171

8-1171. Regional and statewide direct and grant program requirements; permitted objectives

(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies)

Programs undertaken by the board and the regional partnership councils, either directly or through the award of grants, shall accomplish one or more of the following objectives:

1. Improving the quality of early childhood development and health programs.

2. Increasing access to quality early childhood development and health programs.

3. Increasing access to preventive health care and health screenings for children through age five.

4. Offering parent and family support and education concerning early child development and literacy.

5. Providing professional development and training for early childhood development and health providers.

6. Increasing coordination of early childhood development and health programs and public information about the importance of early childhood development and health.