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H.R. 555 (112th)

Universal Prekindergarten Act

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Introduced

8 February 2011

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

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23 March 2026

Summary

Universal Prekindergarten Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) 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.

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