2018 House Bill 5466

Give grants for certain early childhood education participation

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Donna Lasinski (D-52)

To authorize giving grants of $400 per semester credit hour to individuals who have been working for at least one year in childcare or early childhood education and attend an early childhood care, education, or administration degree program at a four-year college. Grants of $250 would be given for attending a similar program at a community college. Beneficiaries would have to agree to remain in the field for at least a year after completing the program. This is part of a Democratic teacher incentives package comprised of House Bills 5465 to 5484.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations