HR 555 · 111th Congress · Education
Universal Prekindergarten Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.(2009-01-15)
Plain Language Summary
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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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Cosponsors (14)
14 Democrats