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MA H320
To provide targeted pre-k education to all four year old children meeting specific requirements in all gateway cities (26)
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to developing a program for universal pre-kindergarten education in gateway municipalities. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a program for universal pre-kindergarten education in Massachusetts' gateway cities, which are defined as certain municipalities. The program would be available to all 4-year-old children (and potentially 3-year-olds) who reside in a gateway city and meet income eligibility requirements for free or reduced-price school lunch. The bill requires the state's Board of Education and Department of Education to develop a standardized pre-K curriculum, partner with existing pre-K providers, and focus on the specific needs of the children in each gateway city. Students enrolled in the program would be counted as part of the school district's enrollment for funding purposes, and the state would provide vouchers to eligible households to fully implement the program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Tony Cabral (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H2874 (on 02/08/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H320 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H320.pdf |
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