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H.R. 555 (112th)

Universal Prekindergarten Act

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Introduced

8 February 2011

Last action

4 March 2011 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

Subjects

Education

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23 March 2026

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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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Timeline

  1. 8 February 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 2011

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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