AN ACT ESTABLISHING UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION.

SB 540 would create a state-funded prekindergarten program providing 15 free instructional hours per week for all children aged three and four years old. This program directly affects preschool-aged children and their families, particularly working parents seeking affordable early education. The bill amends state education statutes to require local school districts to administer the program, ensuring consistent access statewide. Its stated purpose is to close early learning gaps and support families through accessible early childhood education.