MI HB4667

Expands Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) eligibility beginning in 2019-2020 to include children ages 3-4 years old, down from the previous requirement of ages 4-5 years old.

Maintains 90% enrollment requirement for children from families at or below 250% of federal poverty level, with ability to serve families up to 300% of poverty level if slots remain unfilled.

Allocates $243.6 million for 2018-2019 for GSRP programs through intermediate districts and consortia, including $10 million for transportation reimbursement and $1 million for professional development.

Requires intermediate districts to contract with at least 30% of their funding allocation to community-based providers (public, private for-profit, nonprofit, or Head Start), with department enforcement and exemption provisions.

Establishes staffing standards requiring lead teachers with early childhood certifications or bachelor's degrees in child development, and paraprofessionals with associate's degrees or child development credentials, with compliance plans for those lacking qualifications.