Vermont Child Poverty Council

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

9:00 AM

Welcome and Introductions

9:15 AM

Progress on Eliminating Child Poverty in Vermont

Side by side report on the last legislative session

• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Prekindergarten Education

Update on implementation

• Karin Edwards, Director, Student Support, Agency of Education
• Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Pre-Kindergarten Coordinator, Agency of Education

10:30 AM

Programs in Other States

Innovative programs in other states to help children in poverty

• Rochelle Finzel, Group Director, National Conference of State Legislatures

11:00 AM

Administration's Goal

Ending homelessness by 2020. Mr. Chaney chairs the Governor's Council on Homelessness.

• Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services

11:30 AM

Subcommittee Updates

Review of subcommittee structure

12:00 PM

Adjourn