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H.R. 6114 (109th)

Universal Prekindergarten Act

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Introduced

20 September 2006

Last action

2 November 2006 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Barbara Lee, Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], JOHN CONYERS, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Maxine Waters, Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

Education

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 20 September 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 September 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 September 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 November 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

    Source: Committee

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