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IN HB1042
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sue Errington
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AI Summary
Summary of HB 1042 - Early Childhood Education
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Eliminates the requirement that a child's parent or guardian must be working, attending job training/educational programs, or actively seeking employment for the child to qualify for prekindergarten pilot program grants
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Removes the priority status previously given to children whose parents or guardians were involved in educational improvement activities or job training
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Amends IC 12-17.2-7.2-7.2, which was added by P.L.184-2017
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Effective date: July 1, 2018
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Sponsored by Representative Errington; referred to Committee on Education on January 3, 2018
Legislative Description
Early childhood education. Removes the requirement that, for an eligible child to qualify for a grant under the prekindergarten pilot program, the eligible child reside with a parent or guardian who is: (1) working or attending a job training program or educational program; or (2) actively seeking employment. Removes a provision that allows priority for a grant to an eligible child whose parent or guardian is involved in: (1) activities that improve the parent's or guardian's education; or (2) job training.
Last Action
Representative Hamilton added as coauthor
1/18/2018