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Universal Prekindergarten Act

Introduced: November 1, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 15, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Nov 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nov 1, 2007
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%; 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.

What's happening now January 15, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2