US HB587 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-04-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 28 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-04-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
PRE-K Act Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2015 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award matching grants to enhance or improve state-funded preschool programs to states that: (1) have curricula aligned with state early learning standards; (2) use nationally-established, or better, best practices for class size and teacher-to-student ratios; (3) require each teacher to have at least an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field; (4) require such programs to operate for at least a full academic year; and (5) have a plan for meeting the requirement, within five years of receiving such grant, that teachers have at least a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or have such degree in a related field, but have also completed specialized training in early childhood education. Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive process for awarding grants to other states that demonstrate that they will meet such requirements within two fiscal years. Prohibits state grantees from reducing their preschool or child care expenditures. Requires states to give priority, in using grant funds, to preschool programs in communities with high concentrations of impoverished children. Includes among grant uses: (1) increasing the qualifications of, and benefits provided to, teachers, teacher aides, and program directors; (2) decreasing class size and improving teacher-to-student ratios; (3) providing certain comprehensive services that support healthy child development; (4) extending program duration; (5) improving program monitoring and learning environments; and (6) providing classroom supplies or equipment. Reserves funds for competitive grants to Indians for their preschool programs.
Title
PRE-K Act Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2015
Sponsors
Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] |
Rep. David Price [D-NC] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA] |
Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2015-04-29 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
2015-01-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
2015-01-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB317 (Related) 2015-01-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
Child care and development
Child health
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Language arts
Minority education
Preschool education
Rural conditions and development
School administration
Special education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Child health
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Language arts
Minority education
Preschool education
Rural conditions and development
School administration
Special education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
---|---|
Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/587/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr587/BILLS-114hr587ih.pdf |