HR 555 · 111th Congress · Education

Universal Prekindergarten Act

Introduced 2009-01-15· 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 House Committee on Education and Labor.(2009-01-15)

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%; 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