Instructional Hours For Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program

AI Summary

The bill "Instructional Hours for Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program" aims to establish minimum instructional hour requirements for prekindergarten programs. It seeks to ensure that students in voluntary pre-K education receive a set number of hours of instruction per week. This bill outlines the specific criteria and guidelines for determining these instructional hours, which are essential for the effective delivery of early childhood education. By setting clear standards for instructional time, this legislation aims to enhance the quality and consistency of pre-K education across the United States, ultimately benefiting young learners and their educational outcomes.

• 2023-11-13: Filed

• 2023-11-22: Referred to Education Quality Subcommittee

• 2023-11-22: Referred to PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee

• 2023-11-22: Referred to Education & Employment Committee

• 2023-11-22: Now in Education Quality Subcommittee

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

• 2024-03-08: Died in Education Quality Subcommittee