SB351

Louisiana SB351 amends early childhood education funding and eligibility criteria for economically disadvantaged families.

Louisiana SB351 amends the administration of the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund, specifying that it must be managed by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The bill mandates that funds be awarded to local entities for projects expanding early childhood care and education slots for families eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program. It requires local entities to establish eligibility criteria, ensuring that only economically disadvantaged children are eligible for these slots.