Vermont’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council is the state’s Governor-appointed, primary advisory body on the well-being of children prenatal through age 8 and their families. Building Bright Futures serves as Vermont’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council (SAC) to inform the Governor, Administration, and Legislature on policy and systems improvements for children and their families.
The SAC brings together early childhood leaders and decision-makers from across sectors to better coordinate and enhance services for young children. The SAC does this in partnership with BBF’s Early Childhood State Advisory Council Network, which includes 12 Regional Councils and 7 Strategic Plan Committees.
The SAC identifies early childhood policy priorities each year and develops annual Policy Recommendations around these priorities, using the VECAP and up-to-date data. Building Bright Futures is Vermont’s early childhood public-private partnership, charged under Vermont Title 33 § Chapter 46 and the Federal Head Start Act (Public Law 110-134).
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State Advisory Council meetings are open to the public, and you are welcome to attend.
2026-01-26 13:30:00
State Advisory Council Meeting
2026-02-23 13:30:00
State Advisory Council Meeting
Members
The SAC is composed of 27 members, including seven public designated members, two legislators, 15 at-large members, and three non-voting members who work together to issue recommendations, increase coordination and collaboration, and advance a more connected, integrated, and equitable early childhood system.
Meet the SACLatest Meeting Videos and Minutes
Watch Earlier Meetings
SAC Meeting Minutes
Sept. 2025 SAC Minutes (coming soon)
July 2025 SAC Meeting: Public Forum Summary
March 2025: The Act 76 Early Childhood Grand Rounds served as the SAC Meeting.
