A vital bill has been introduced to the Senate that has the ability to improve pre-school programs.
If passed, this bill will improve Pre-K Education by directing the Secretary of Education to provide matching grants to schools that:
“1. have curricula aligned with state early learning standards
2. use nationally-established, or better, best practices for class size and teacher-to-student ratios
3. require each teacher to have at least an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field;
4. require such programs to operate for at least a full academic year; and
5. have a plan for meeting the requirement, within five years of receiving such grant, that teachers have at least a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or have such degree in a related field, but have also completed specialized training in early childhood education.”
Amongst numerous benefits for Pre-K children, this bill provides needed incentives and prioritizes impoverished communities.
This bill will provide quality early education and resources for children, and it needs your help to get passed.
Please sign to tell US Senators to invest in children. Pass the Pre-K Act!
