Introduced by Rep. Carl Williams (D) on February 3, 2005, to require the state to provide to school districts the per-pupil foundation grant (which pays for school operations expenses) for children of any age from birth on who are enrolled in a public school preschool program. As of the beginning of 2005, the minimum per-pupil grant is $6,700.
Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on February 3, 2005.