Minnesota HF803 modifies eligibility criteria for the voluntary prekindergarten program.

Minnesota HF803 amends eligibility criteria for the voluntary prekindergarten program. Eligible children must be four years old by September 1 and meet at least one of the following criteria: qualify for free or reduced-priced meals, qualify for a specific rate, be an English language learner, be American Indian, or have experienced homelessness. Additional eligibility includes children with parents who are incarcerated, migrant or seasonal agricultural laborers, or defined as at-risk by the school district.

Minnesota HF803 modifies eligibility criteria for the voluntary prekindergarten program.

Minnesota HF803 amends eligibility criteria for the voluntary prekindergarten program. Eligible children must be four years old by September 1 and meet at least one of the following criteria: qualify for free or reduced-priced meals, qualify for a specific rate, be an English language learner, be American Indian, or have experienced homelessness. Additional eligibility includes children with parents who are incarcerated, migrant or seasonal agricultural laborers, or defined as at-risk by the school district.