H.R.555 - Universal Prekindergarten Act

To assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program to ensure that all children 3, 4, and 5 years old have access to a high-quality full-day, full-calendar-year prekindergarten education. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program to ensure that all children 3, 4, and 5 years old have access to a high-quality full-day, full-calendar-year prekindergarten education. as introduced.
  • Short: Universal Prekindergarten Act as introduced.

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1/15/2009--Introduced.Universal Prekindergarten Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to a designated state agency for development of universal prekindergaten programs for all children three, four, and five years old in the state. Requires the state to:

Official Summary

1/15/2009--Introduced.Universal Prekindergarten Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to a designated state agency for development of universal prekindergaten programs for all children three, four, and five years old in the state. Requires the state to:
(1) match federal funds by at least 20%; and
(2) submit with its grant application a plan to establish, coordinate, and implement a statewide universal prekindergarten program. Authorizes state agencies to set aside up to 5% of a grant for ongoing professional development activities for teachers and staff of prekindergarten programs that wish to participate.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.555

  • National Education Association

Organizations Opposing H.R.555

  • Home School Legal Defense Association
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