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AK SB120
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes a statewide voluntary Parents as Teachers program in the Department of Education and Early Development for children under five years of age
- Requires the program to be evidence-based, involve parents, follow best practices, and incorporate departmental guidelines for early learning including school readiness, child development education, abuse/neglect reduction, health screenings, immunizations, and parental involvement
- Mandates school districts provide free room space in schools as needed and available to support the program
- Requires the department to report to the legislature by January 15, 2015 on program effectiveness, participation rates, and comparative performance between participants and nonparticipants
- Program terminates on July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Early Childhood Ed: Parents As Teachers
Education
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
3/2/2012
Committee Referrals
Finance3/2/2012
Education4/6/2011
Full Bill Text
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