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HB5741Introduced in the House

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Introduced by Maura Hirschauer, District 49

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for grants and administration expenses associated with support for the inclusion of children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in school and community-based early childhood settings. Effective July 1, 2026.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

May 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

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