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IN HB1614

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Justin Moed

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1614 Summary

  • Removes the five-county limitation on the early education grant pilot program, allowing eligible providers in any county to participate
  • Amends IC 12-17.2-7.2-7 to expand geographic coverage while maintaining requirements for diversity in county selection based on location, population, and rural versus urban classification
  • Eligible providers include public schools (including charter schools), licensed child care centers and homes, registered child care ministries, and accredited schools that meet quality standards
  • Office of the Secretary of Education administers the program and determines eligibility requirements, application processes, selection criteria, and accountability systems
  • Effective date: July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Early education grant pilot program. Provides that the early education grant pilot program (program) may include eligible providers in any county. (Current law provides that the program may include eligible providers in not more than five counties.)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Education

1/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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