Establishes guidelines for implementing and expanding high-quality prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 in Rhode Island.

This bill amends the Rhode Island Prekindergarten Education Act to establish guidelines for the implementation and expansion of high-quality prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4. It aims to increase school readiness and ensure these services are available statewide through a mixed-delivery system that includes Head Start programs, local education agencies, and licensed childcare providers. The bill also mandates the development of accessible pathways into the early childhood education workforce and sets quality standards for these programs.

Establishes guidelines for implementing and expanding high-quality prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 in Rhode Island.

This bill amends the Rhode Island Prekindergarten Education Act to establish guidelines for the implementation and expansion of high-quality prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4. It aims to increase school readiness and ensure these services are available statewide through a mixed-delivery system that includes Head Start programs, local education agencies, and licensed childcare providers. The bill also mandates the development of accessible pathways into the early childhood education workforce and sets quality standards for these programs.