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MS HB817

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kent McCarty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum state funding for full-day early learning collaborative programs from $2,150.00 to $2,500.00 per student annually
  • Increases minimum state funding for half-day early learning collaborative programs from $1,075.00 to $1,250.00 per student annually
  • Applies to voluntary prekindergarten programs serving four-year-old children through collaborations between public schools, Head Start, private schools, and licensed child care centers
  • Requires early learning collaboratives to match state funds on a 1:1 basis using local tax dollars, federal funds, parent tuition, philanthropic contributions, or in-kind donations
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Early Learning Collaborative; increase minimum funding levels for full-day and half-day programs.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Education2/14/2023
Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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