California AB2678 establishes a QRIS block grant to improve preschool quality and access for low-income children.

California AB2678 amends the Education Code to create a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) block grant. This grant will support local consortia in enhancing preschool quality and access for low-income children. The Superintendent will allocate funds to consortia meeting specific targets for preschool program participation in the QRIS. Local consortia must implement a QRIS incorporating evidence-based elements and tools tailored to local conditions. Funds can be used to support, improve, and assess quality in preschool programs, with priority given to continuous quality improvement.

California AB2678 establishes a QRIS block grant to improve preschool quality and access for low-income children.

California AB2678 amends the Education Code to create a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) block grant. This grant will support local consortia in enhancing preschool quality and access for low-income children. The Superintendent will allocate funds to consortia meeting specific targets for preschool program participation in the QRIS. Local consortia must implement a QRIS incorporating evidence-based elements and tools tailored to local conditions. Funds can be used to support, improve, and assess quality in preschool programs, with priority given to continuous quality improvement.