(1) A representative of the governor;
(2) the secretary of social and rehabilitation services or a representative of the secretary selected by the secretary;
(3) the secretary of health and environment or a representative of the secretary selected by the secretary;
(4) a member of the state board of education selected by the chairperson of the state board of education or, at the discretion of the chairperson of the state board, the commissioner of education;
(5) a representative of the board of regents selected by the chairperson of the board of regents;
(6) the commissioner of insurance or a representative of the commissioner selected by the commissioner;
(7) two members of the state legislature selected by the legislative coordinating council so that one is a member of the senate and one is a member of the house of representatives and such members are not members of the same political party; and
(8) not less than eight members nor more than 17 members appointed by the governor which members shall be selected to ensure that the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 1482 and amendments thereto are met.
(b) The members appointed by the governor under subsection (a)(8) shall serve for a term of four years. Members are eligible for reappointment.
(c) Any vacancy occurring in the appointive membership of the council shall be filled in the same manner and from the same class as the original appointment.
(d) A chairperson shall be designated annually by the governor. A vice-chairperson shall be designated by the chairperson to serve in the absence of the chairperson.
(e) Final decisions of the council shall be by majority vote of the members.
(f) The council shall meet at least quarterly.
History: L. 1986, ch. 281, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 240, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 279, § 29; July 1.
(a) Solicit information and opinions from concerned agencies, groups and individuals on proposed policies and recommendations for the delivery of health, education and social services for young children from birth through age five with or at risk for disabling conditions and for their families;
(b) establish appropriate committees to perform tasks, gather information and explore issues as directed by the council;
(c) determine the work activities of a staff person to the coordinating council on early childhood developmental services;
(d) disseminate information about the activities of the council and its actions to local, private and public service providers, parents, advocacy organizations, state agency personnel and other interested parties;
(e) develop and implement a state plan for young children from birth through age five with or at risk for disabling conditions and for their families;
(f) recommend policies, procedures and legislation for effectively providing health, education and social services;
(g) develop interagency agreements to promote a comprehensive service delivery system for young children with, or at risk for, disabling conditions and for their families;
(h) advise and assist the lead agency, as defined in K.S.A. 75-5648 and amendments thereto, in implementing the federal individuals with disabilities education act, Part H at both state and local levels; and
(i) submit annual reports to the governor.
History: L. 1986, ch. 281, § 2; L. 1992, ch. 126, § 3; L. 1994, ch. 279, § 30; July 1.
(b) The coordinating council may appoint one staff person who shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and who shall receive compensation fixed by the coordinating council and approved by the governor. Such compensation shall be paid, subject to appropriations acts, from federal funds made available to the state for early childhood services for persons with disabilities. The staff person shall be assigned to the chairperson.
History: L. 1986, ch. 281, § 3; L. 1989, ch. 240, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 279, § 31; July 1.