Signed by Governor Spencer Cox

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates state funding for full day kindergarten costs and expenses.

Highlights:

• Requires and appropriates state funding for full-day kindergarten to be available for all local education agencies with an option for half-day kindergarten (Sec. 1-4).

• Amends provisions related to scholarship amounts tied to the length of a kindergarten class (Sec. 1-4).

• Amends funding formulas related to kindergarten to reflect a full-day length of kindergarten class (Sec. 1-4).

• Requires local education agency governing boards provide an optional half-day kindergarten class upon request (Sec. 1-4).

• Amends provisions regarding a requirement for a kindergarten assessment (Sec. 1-4).

• Repeals an optional expanded kindergarten program and amends various other technical and conforming changes (Sec. 1-4).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates state funding for full day kindergarten costs and expenses.

Highlights:

• Requires and appropriates state funding for full-day kindergarten to be available for all local education agencies with an option for half-day kindergarten (Sec. 1-4).

• Amends provisions related to scholarship amounts tied to the length of a kindergarten class (Sec. 1-4).

• Amends funding formulas related to kindergarten to reflect a full-day length of kindergarten class (Sec. 1-4).

• Requires local education agency governing boards provide an optional half-day kindergarten class upon request (Sec. 1-4).

• Amends provisions regarding a requirement for a kindergarten assessment (Sec. 1-4).

• Repeals an optional expanded kindergarten program and amends various other technical and conforming changes (Sec. 1-4).

Full Bill Text