Texas HB1996 expands eligibility for free prekindergarten programs to include children receiving special education services.
HB1996 amends the Texas Education Code to expand the eligibility criteria for free prekindergarten programs. Specifically, it allows children receiving special education services to qualify for these programs. Other eligibility criteria include being at least three years old, being unable to speak and comprehend English, being educationally disadvantaged, being homeless, being the child of an active-duty service member, being the child of a deceased service member, being in foster care, or being the child of a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical responder.
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