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Universal Prekindergarten Act

Introduced: September 4, 2003 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Sep 4, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 4, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 6, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2