HB574

Kentucky HB574 expands preschool education programs to serve more four-year-old children, focusing on equitable geographic distribution and.

Kentucky HB574 mandates local school districts to prepare preschool expansion plans by March 1, 2028, aiming to serve four-year-old children, especially those at risk of educational failure. The plans must include details on enrollment, staffing, facilities, and coordination with existing services. By December 1, 2027, the Kentucky Department of Education must ensure Head Start programs are fully utilized, with certification from local directors. The bill emphasizes equitable geographic distribution of preschool programs and requires annual reports to the Legislative Research Commission.