An Act To Implement The Recommendations Of The Commission To Study Expansion Of Public Preschool And Early Care And Education

This bill requires new public elementary schools built after October 1, 2025, to include dedicated space for preschool instruction or child care. It directs the Department of Education to revise school funding formulas to better support full-day preschool programs, similar to how kindergarten is funded. The bill also mandates two studies: one by the Department of Education on educator credentialing barriers, and another by the Department of Health and Human Services to align early childhood education standards. These studies must be completed by December 2025, with findings potentially leading to future legislation. The bill allocates $2025-2026 funds to create four regional coordinator positions to assist schools expanding preschool access.