HR 3007 · 108th Congress · Education

Universal Prekindergarten Act

Introduced 2003-09-04· Sponsored by Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.(2003-10-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 percent; and (2) submit a State plan to establish, coordinate, and implement a statewide universal prekindergarten program. Authorizes State agencies to set aside up to five percent of a grant for ongoing professional development activities for teachers and staff of prekindergarten programs that wish to participate.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats