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HR 3973 111th Congress House

Early Learning Innovation Act

Official title: To establish a competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children.

Introduced: April 15, 2010 Introduced by: Himes, James A. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
Education Child care and developmentEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary education
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Family relationshipsGovernment information and archivesPreschool educationPublic-private cooperationSchool administrationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTeaching, teachers, curricula
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Dec 8, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Oct 29, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Oct 29, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 8, 2009

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Early Learning Innovation Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to full-service community schools or partnerships between local educational agencies and public or nonprofit social service providers or full-service community schools to implement innovative early learning curricula in preschool and elementary school programs in high-need communities for children from birth through age nine.

Defines "full-service community schools" as public schools which: (1) coordinate educational, developmental, family, health, and other comprehensive services through community-based organizations and public and private partnerships; and (2) provide students, families, and the community with access to such services.

Includes as grant-covered costs, those incurred for: (1) extended school hours and days; (2) staff development, compensation, and retention; (3) comprehensive child and family support services; and (4) other activities the Secretary deems appropriate to promote academic success for impoverished children.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) award funds to a public or nonprofit organization experienced in an innovative early learning curriculum to provide training and technical assistance to grantees on implementing such curricula; and (2) disseminate information concerning the grant program to potential grant applicants.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3973: Early Learning Innovation Act. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3973/
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