New York A08073 promotes the inclusion of homeless children in prekindergarten programs and prioritizes their enrollment.

New York A08073 amends the education law to promote the inclusion of homeless children in prekindergarten programs. It requires school districts to prioritize homeless children on any pre-K waitlists. Additionally, the bill provides for the reimbursement to school districts of hiring additional staff to accommodate the enrollment of a homeless child. This act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York A08073 promotes the inclusion of homeless children in prekindergarten programs and prioritizes their enrollment.

New York A08073 amends the education law to promote the inclusion of homeless children in prekindergarten programs. It requires school districts to prioritize homeless children on any pre-K waitlists. Additionally, the bill provides for the reimbursement to school districts of hiring additional staff to accommodate the enrollment of a homeless child. This act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.