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Universal Prekindergarten: State Grants for Free Early Childhood Education

This act aims to establish a grant program for states to create or expand free, full-day prekindergarten programs in public schools. This will allow parents of 3- and 4-year-old children to voluntarily enroll their children in preschool, regardless of income, facilitating access to early education and supporting household budgets.
Key points
Free, full-day prekindergarten for all 3- and 4-year-olds in public schools, regardless of family income.
The federal government will cover up to 80% of the costs for states to establish or expand prekindergarten programs.
Programs will be taught by qualified teachers and will run for the full school year.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7114
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-01-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7114.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Free, full-day prekindergarten for all 3- and 4-year-olds in public schools, regardless of family income.
  • The federal government will cover up to 80% of the costs for states to establish or expand prekindergarten programs.
  • Programs will be taught by qualified teachers and will run for the full school year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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