Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2025

HR 5524, the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2025, would create a federal grant program to help states establish or expand full-day prekindergarten programs for all 3- and 4-year-olds, regardless of family income. States receiving grants must use funds to create programs at public schools that operate year-round, employ qualified teachers, and allow voluntary enrollment by parents. The federal government would cover up to 80% of program costs, requiring states to supplement existing early childhood education funding without reducing it. This bill directly affects preschoolers and their families in participating states, aiming to expand access to publicly provided early education.