An Act relative to compulsory full-day kindergarten
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish full-day kindergarten as a mandatory part of the public school system in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that all children in the state have access to a full-day kindergarten program, regardless of their school district. The legislation would require school districts to offer full-day kindergarten options and provide funding to support this expansion. This bill builds upon previous attempts to implement full-day kindergarten in the state.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts to offer full-day kindergarten.
- Ensures all children have access to full-day kindergarten options.
- Addresses funding needs to support the implementation of full-day kindergarten.
- Builds upon prior legislation regarding full-day kindergarten.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Public School Students
- Parents of Young Children
- School Districts in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
- Early Childhood Education Providers
Notable changes
- Mandates full-day kindergarten for all public schools.
- Expands access to early childhood education.
- Addresses a recurring legislative effort to provide universal kindergarten.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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