HB572

Kentucky HB572 expands preschool education programs, focusing on developmentally appropriate services for four-year-olds, particularly those at risk.

Kentucky HB572 aims to expand preschool education programs, ensuring developmentally appropriate services for four-year-olds, especially those at risk of educational failure. The bill mandates the Kentucky Department of Education to establish guidelines for preschool programs, including enrollment criteria, class sizes, staff-to-child ratios, and curriculum standards. Local school districts must submit expansion plans by March 1, 2027, detailing their strategies for preschool implementation, including potential partnerships with Head Start programs.