A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services and to make an appropriation.

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary text does not provide specific details about the changes to funding or the exact nature of the amendments to the definition of 'eligible child'.

Changes to Indiana's Pre-K Program

This bill modifies the rules for Indiana's pre-kindergarten program by removing certain requirements, establishing a new grant fund, and making appropriations from the state general fund.

What This Bill Does

• Amends the definition of 'eligible child' for the prekindergarten program.
• Removes provisions requiring matching funds from other sources.
• Establishes the Pre-K Expansion Grant Fund to provide grants to potential and existing eligible providers.
• Makes continuous appropriations from the state general fund to support the prekindergarten program and the new grant fund.

Who It Names or Affects

• Children who want to join Indiana's pre-kindergarten program.
• Schools and providers that offer the prekindergarten program.
• The office of the secretary of family and social services.

Terms To Know

eligible child

A child who can participate in Indiana's pre-kindergarten program based on certain rules.

matching funds

Money from other sources that was previously required to be used along with state money to support the prekindergarten program.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how many children will join the pre-kindergarten program.
• It is unclear what specific changes will happen after certain outdated terms and provisions are removed.

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services and to make an
appropriation.
Prekindergarten program enrollment.

Current Bill Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services and to make an
appropriation.

Prekindergarten program enrollment.

Amends the definition of "eligible child" for purposes of the prekindergarten program (program). Removes provisions regarding the program that require: (1) the office of the secretary of family and social services to determine the number of eligible children who will participate in the program; and (2) a percentage of matching funds from other sources. Establishes the prekindergarten expansion grant fund to provide grants to potential eligible providers and existing eligible providers. Makes a continuous appropriation to the prekindergarten program fund from the state general fund in an amount sufficient to carry out the purposes of the fund. Makes an appropriation to the prekindergarten expansion grant fund from the state general fund. Repeals certain provisions regarding the definitions of "eligible child", "extended enrollment period", "limited eligibility child", "priority enrollment period", "child care employee", and "child of a child care employee". Repeals or removes provisions regarding prekindergarten vouchers for limited eligibility children and children of child care employees. Makes conforming changes.