MD SB780

Removes 3-year-olds from the "Tier I child" definition for public prekindergarten providers, limiting public provider enrollment to 4-year-olds from families at or below 300% of the federal poverty level or homeless youth

Authorizes eligible private prekindergarten providers to enroll Tier I 3-year-olds beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, with those providers receiving public funding under existing per-pupil cost formulas

Requires private providers electing to enroll 3-year-olds to enter into memorandums of understanding with the State Department of Education and county boards governing duties, fund distribution, and slot reporting

Mandates the Department notify local social services and health departments when private providers in a county elect to enroll 3-year-olds so families can be informed of eligibility

Grandfathers 3-year-olds already enrolled or scheduled to enroll with public providers by June 30, 2025, ensuring the changes apply prospectively only