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History
- Referred to education
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to education
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1543
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 4911a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
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Relates to the statewide universal full-day pre-kindergarten program
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Sean Ryan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4911A
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the statewide universal full-day pre-kindergarten program
Purpose
To allow providers of pre-kindergarten programs, the flexibility they need to serve the children of our communities.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill amends the education law by adding a new section 3602-ee paragraph (d) which provides that providers awarded slots under this section would continue to have such slots renewed in subsequent years provided the program meets quality standards and all applicable requirements.
Section 2 of this bill provides that this act shall take effect immediately shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after the effective date of section 1 of part CC of chapter 56 of the laws of 2014.
Existing law
Currently there is no existing law.
Justification
This legislation would allow flexibility for local pre-kindergarten providers to adjust to demand in their local communities.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after the effective date of section 1 of part CC of chapter 56 of the laws of 2014.
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