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IN SB0029
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Melton
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the requirement that a child's parent or guardian must be working, in job training/education, or actively seeking employment for the child to qualify for prekindergarten pilot program grants
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Removes the priority consideration previously given to children whose parents or guardians were involved in educational improvement activities or job training
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Retains existing parent/guardian commitments including 85% attendance requirement, participation in family engagement activities, allowing child participation in evaluations, and agreeing to send the child to kindergarten
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Amends IC 12-17.2-7.2-7.2, with an effective date of July 1, 2018
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Introduced by Senators Melton and Kruse; referred to Committee on Education and Career Development on January 3, 2018
Legislative Description
Prekindergarten pilot program eligibility. 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
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
1/3/2018