Establishes a pilot program to provide grants for free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes to eligible children in Region 20.

The bill creates a pilot program to offer grants for free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes to children in Region 20. The program will be administered by the commissioner of education in collaboration with the Pre-K 4 SA early childhood initiative. Eligible children must be at least three years old and reside within the regional boundaries of the Region 20 education service center. The commissioner must submit an initial report by September 1, 2026, and annual reports thereafter, evaluating the academic and developmental achievements of students and making recommendations.

Establishes a pilot program to provide grants for free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes to eligible children in Region 20.

The bill creates a pilot program to offer grants for free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes to children in Region 20. The program will be administered by the commissioner of education in collaboration with the Pre-K 4 SA early childhood initiative. Eligible children must be at least three years old and reside within the regional boundaries of the Region 20 education service center. The commissioner must submit an initial report by September 1, 2026, and annual reports thereafter, evaluating the academic and developmental achievements of students and making recommendations.