KY HB572

Expands preschool eligibility from children in households at 160% of federal poverty level to 250% of federal poverty level ("at risk" definition), with full implementation required by July 1, 2031

Requires local school districts to submit preschool expansion plans to the Kentucky Department of Education by March 1, 2027, detailing anticipated enrollment, facility needs, transportation concerns, and use of teaming partners

Establishes a statewide unified data system for all preschool providers, requiring annual reporting of enrollment, quality, workforce, and student success data to be published on a public website by November 1 each year

Mandates coordination with Head Start programs to avoid duplication of services; districts that fail to fully utilize Head Start will have preschool funding withheld proportionally

Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislative Research Commission beginning December 1, 2027, assessing statewide preschool access and recommending continued expansion