SB 2947 Summary

• Requires parents or guardians of kindergarten entrants to disclose to the Department of Education the name, address, and duration of attendance at prior early learning programs.

• Authorizes the Department of Education to collect additional information to assist state agencies in identifying geographic regions with unmet prekindergarten and child care needs.

• Mandates the Department of Education submit annual reports to the Legislature beginning with the 2025 regular session containing early learning program attendance data by school.

• Allows information sharing on early learning attendance among the Department of Education, Department of Human Services, Executive Office on Early Learning, and State Public Charter School Commission.

• Repeals Section 302A-1165 requiring standardized kindergarten entry assessments and modifies charter school assessment requirements to allow flexibility in assessment selection.