A 4842
Requires certain school districts to partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to provide free preschool opportunities.
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain New Jersey school districts, receiving specific preschool expansion grants, to partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to offer free preschool opportunities to students. It limits the number of district-run preschool classrooms to two, directing any additional spaces to be provided by external providers within the community. The bill also establishes a grant program to support these partnerships and includes provisions for data reporting and quality standards.
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Primary sponsors
Shanique Speight
Cosponsors
Vincent Kearney
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