H.R. 3007 · 108th Congress
Universal Prekindergarten Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dennis Kucinich
- Introduced
- 2003-09-04
- Latest action
- 2003-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Summary
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.