2019 House Bill 4668

Authorize putting less-poor children in government preschool

Introduced in the House

May 24, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Lori Stone (D-28)

To extend eligibility for government preschool programs to children from households whose income is under 350 percent of the federal poverty rate, and 400 percent if a program has room. Under current law an income cap of 250 percent of the federal poverty rate applies.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations