By July 1, 2010, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct an evaluation of the implementation and operation of the department of early learning to assess the extent to which:

     (1) Services and programs that previously were administered separately have been effectively integrated;

     (2) Reporting and monitoring activities have been consolidated and made more efficient;

     (3) Consolidation has resulted in administrative efficiencies within the department;

     (4) Child care and early learning services are improved;

     (5) Subsidized child care is available;

     (6) Subsidized child care is affordable;

     (7) The department has been an effective partner in the private-public partnership;

     (8) Procedures have been put in place to respect parents and legal guardians and provide them the opportunity to participate in the development of policies and program decisions affecting their children; and

     (9) The degree and methods by which the agency conducts parent outreach and education.

[2006 c 265 § 507.]