H.R. 4060 · 110th Congress

Universal Prekindergarten Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-11-01
Latest action
2008-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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%; 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.