Establishes a transition to kindergarten program for eligible children, prioritizes low-income families, and appropriates funding.

The bill establishes a transition to kindergarten program for eligible children, prioritizing low-income families and children most in need. It mandates a needs assessment before program expansion, prohibits tuition fees for state-funded children, and bans exclusion based on disability. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers the program, developing rules and best practices. Funding is appropriated for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, and the program is not part of the state's basic education program.

Establishes a transition to kindergarten program for eligible children, prioritizes low-income families, and appropriates funding.

The bill establishes a transition to kindergarten program for eligible children, prioritizing low-income families and children most in need. It mandates a needs assessment before program expansion, prohibits tuition fees for state-funded children, and bans exclusion based on disability. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers the program, developing rules and best practices. Funding is appropriated for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, and the program is not part of the state's basic education program.