An Act ensuring high quality pre-kindergarten education

This bill creates a new grant program to fund high-quality pre-kindergarten education for children aged two to kindergarten age in Massachusetts. To receive funding, school districts must partner with community programs and meet strict standards, including small class sizes, qualified teachers with competitive salaries, and inclusive practices for children with disabilities. Grants will be awarded based on a combination of community readiness and the percentage of high-need students in the district, with priority given to underperforming areas. Recipients must create detailed implementation plans, track student progress, and submit regular reports to ensure the programs improve third-grade reading scores and close achievement gaps.