HB 5149 Summary

• Increases appropriation for fiscal year 2018 from $12,543,130,300.00 to $12,546,130,300.00 from the state school aid fund, a $3,000,000.00 supplemental increase.

• Increases early childhood funding allocated to intermediate districts from $13,400,000.00 to $16,400,000.00 for 2017-2018 to support early childhood programs for children birth through age 8.

• Increases home visitation funding for at-risk children and families from $2,500,000.00 to $5,500,000.00, with focus on improving school readiness and early literacy outcomes.

• Requires intermediate districts to submit applications to the Department's Office of Great Start and convene local collaboratives and parent coalitions to coordinate early childhood services addressing physical health, social-emotional health, family supports, parent education, and early education.

• Requires intermediate districts to report annually by December 1 on activities provided and families served, with evaluation of home visit programs based on school readiness, grade retention, and special education enrollment metrics.