Current Council Roster – 3.2023
ECAC Advisory Council Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada. Chapter 432A of the Nevada Revised Statutes requires council membership to include without limitation:
(a) One member who is a representative of the Health Division whose duties include responsibility for child care;
(b) One member who is a representative of the Department of Education;
(c) One member who is a representative of the Department of Education whose duties include responsibilities for programs under section 619 or part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.;
(d) One member who is a representative of the boards of trustees of the school districts in this State;
(e) One member who is a representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education;
(f) One member who is a representative of local providers of early childhood education and developmental services;
(g) One member who is a representative of Head Start agencies in this State, including, without limitation, migrant and seasonal Head Start programs and Indian Head Start programs;
(h) One member who is appointed or designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9837b(a)(3)(A) (Head Start State Collaboration Director);
(i) One member who is a representative of the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department;
(j) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization located in southern Nevada that provides early childhood education programs;
(k) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization located in northern Nevada that provides early childhood education programs;
(l) One member who is a representative of the pediatric, mental, physical or behavioral health care industry; and
(m) Such other members as the Governor determines are appropriate.