Amends FY2026 appropriations act to revise various language provisions concerning early childhood education.

This bill amends New Jersey's 2026 state budget to change how preschool education funding is distributed. It adjusts the formula for allocating Preschool Education Aid based on projected student enrollment and unspent carryover funds, while creating a new $10 million grant program to expand free full-day preschool access for 3- and 4-year-olds. School districts receiving grants must demonstrate readiness to operate preschool programs and prioritize partnerships with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs in their communities. The bill also requires state departments to maintain public online lists of eligible preschool programs and providers. These changes directly affect school districts, child care providers, and Head Start programs receiving state preschool funding.