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HR 3289 110th Congress House

PRE-K Act

Official title: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.

Introduced: November 5, 2007 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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Class sizeContinuing educationCurriculaDay careDisabledEconomics and Public FinanceEducational accountabilityEducational facilitiesElementary and secondary educationEnglish languageEye careFamiliesFederal aid to IndiansFederal aid to educationFringe benefits
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 11.
Jun 25, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 25, 2008
Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
Sep 19, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Aug 1, 2007
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9282)
Aug 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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 Latest action June 25, 2008

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 11.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2007 or the PRE-K Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award matching grants to states to enhance or improve state-funded preschool programs.

Sets forth a grant formula favoring states that: (1) have curricula aligned with state early learning standards; (2) follow nationally-established best practices for class size and teacher-to-student ratios; (3) require each teacher to hold at least an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field; and (4) have a plan for meeting the requirement, within five years of receiving such grant, that teachers hold at least a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education.

Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive process for awarding grants to other states that demonstrate that they will meet such requirements within two fiscal years.

Prohibits state grantees from reducing their preschool or child care expenditures.

Includes among grant uses: (1) increasing the qualifications of, and benefits provided to, teachers, teacher aides, and program directors; (2) decreasing class size and improving teacher-to-student ratios; (3) providing certain comprehensive services that support healthy child development; (4) extending program hours per day and weeks per year; and (5) improving program monitoring and learning environments.

Reserves funds for competitive grants to Indians for their preschool programs.

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