AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT

Summary

The legislation amends the Rhode Island Prekindergarten Education Act to sustain and grow the state‑run pre‑K system and to increase enrollment of three‑ and four‑year‑old children to at least 70% through a mix of Head Start, school districts, and licensed child‑care providers. It also creates a workforce development plan to boost the number of qualified early‑childhood educators. The goal is to improve school readiness and reduce long‑term social costs.

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