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HB1219Introduced in the House

Prekindergarten program enrollment.

IntroducedHouse Family, Children and Human Affairs

Introduced by Kyle Miller, District 82

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prekindergarten program enrollment. Amends the definition of "eligible child" for purposes of the prekindergarten program (program). Removes provisions regarding the program that require: (1) the office of the secretary of family and social services to determine the number of eligible children who will participate in the program; and (2) a percentage of matching funds from other sources. Establishes the prekindergarten expansion grant fund to provide grants to potential eligible providers and existing eligible providers. Makes a continuous appropriation to the prekindergarten program fund from the state general fund in an amount sufficient to carry out the purposes of the fund. Makes an appropriation to the prekindergarten expansion grant fund from the state general fund. Repeals certain provisions regarding the definitions of "eligible child", "extended enrollment period", "limited eligibility child", "priority enrollment period", "child care employee", and "child of a child care employee". Repeals or removes provisions regarding prekindergarten vouchers for limited eligibility children and children of child care employees. Makes conforming changes.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs

January 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Authored by Representative Miller K

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs

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