H 606
An Act relative to universal prekindergarten access
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to universal prekindergarten access, proposes to make high-quality preschool available to all children in Massachusetts, regardless of their family’s income. The legislation aims to expand access to early childhood education, recognizing its potential benefits for children’s development and future success. It seeks to establish a system for providing universal pre-kindergarten programs throughout the state. The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Education.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for universal pre-kindergarten access.
- Prioritizes funding for programs serving low-income families.
- Requires the Department of Education to develop guidelines for quality standards.
- Creates a system for tracking enrollment and outcomes.
- Supports the training and professional development of early childhood educators.
Who is affected
- Children in Massachusetts
- Families with young children
- Early childhood educators
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
- The Early Childhood Education System
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to shift the current system towards universal access, moving beyond existing targeted programs.
- It outlines a process for ensuring program quality and accountability.
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Tram T. Nguyen
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Bill H.606 194th (Current)
An Act relative to universal prekindergarten access
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 606) of Vanna Howard for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Vanna Howard Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.606
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
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