Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that extends state Pre-K Counts grant eligibility to intermediate units in Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

• Defines "Eligible provider" as any of the following entities if the entity complies with all quality program standards established by the Department of Education (Sec. 1):

• A school district;

• An intermediate unit;

• A Head Start program;

• A nursery school licensed under the act of January 28, 1988, known as the Private Academic Schools Act;

• Before July 1, 2009, a child day care center or a group day care home that has met or exceeded the standards of STAR 2 under the Keystone STARS quality rating system established by the Department of Public Welfare; or

• After June 30, 2009, a child day care center or a group day care home that has met or exceeded the standards of STAR 3 under the Keystone STARS quality rating system established by the Department of Public Welfare.

• Specifies that this act takes effect 60 days after passing (Sec. 2).

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