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MN HF2381
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Pam Myhra
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AI Summary
- Establishes an early learning scholarships program within the Office of Early Learning to increase access to high-quality early childhood programs for children ages three to five
- Allows parents under age 21 pursuing a high school or GED diploma to qualify if they have a child ages zero to five and meet income eligibility guidelines of 185 percent of federal poverty level
- Requires the director to annually establish average scholarship amounts based on market surveys and allows for up to 15 percent increases for three-star Parent Aware rated programs and up to 20 percent increases for four-star rated programs
- Permits programs without quality ratings to participate after July 1, 2016, if providers cite hardship or special circumstances or if the director determines the program is eligible through separate evaluation
- Specifies that early learning scholarships are not counted as earned income for medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, family investment programs, child care assistance, or Head Start purposes and are not subject to union dues or fee withholdings
Legislative Description
Early learning scholarships clarified.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Education Finance
3/17/2014
Committee Referrals
Education Finance3/17/2014
Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy2/27/2014
Full Bill Text
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