Maine LD2114 expands public preschool programs to include children who are 3 years old.

Maine LD2114 amends state law to expand public preschool programs to include children who are 3 years old. The bill allows the Department of Education to provide start-up funding for these programs beginning in the 2015-2016 school year. It prioritizes funding for school administrative units with a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The bill also allows children with disabilities who are 3 years old to enroll in public preschool programs starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Maine LD2114 expands public preschool programs to include children who are 3 years old.

Maine LD2114 amends state law to expand public preschool programs to include children who are 3 years old. The bill allows the Department of Education to provide start-up funding for these programs beginning in the 2015-2016 school year. It prioritizes funding for school administrative units with a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The bill also allows children with disabilities who are 3 years old to enroll in public preschool programs starting in the 2026-2027 school year.