HF 3670 Summary

• Appropriates funds from the general fund to the Department of Education for early childhood programs during fiscal years 2010 and 2011.

• School readiness programs receive $8,379,000 for 2010 and $10,095,000 for 2011 under Minnesota Statutes sections 124D.15 and 124D.16.

• Early childhood family education aid receives $19,131,000 for 2010 and $22,418,000 for 2011 under Minnesota Statutes section 124D.135.

• Provides funding for multiple early childhood initiatives including Head Start programs ($20,100,000 annually), health and developmental screening aid ($2,904,000 for 2010 and $3,518,000 for 2011), and adult basic education aid ($35,671,000 for 2010 and $44,049,000 for 2011).

• Includes funding for kindergarten entrance assessment programs, community education aid, adults with disabilities programs, and GED test payment assistance ($125,000 annually).