HB 1004 Summary

• Establishes the prekindergarten and early learning study commission to examine early education policy options in Indiana.

• Commission shall study feasibility of obtaining federal block grants and Child Care Development Block Grants to fund prekindergarten or early learning programs.

• Commission shall examine funding options including business and philanthropic partnerships, state accountability standards, parental involvement opportunities, and economic benefits of early learning programs.

• Commission shall determine appropriate income standards for parent eligibility and identify the state agency to oversee early learning accountability standards.

• Commission must submit final report with recommendations to the legislative council by November 1, 2014, and the commission expires January 1, 2015.