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Bill to Create Pre-K Promise Account Wins Support From Rural and Advocacy Groups
Summary
SB 5,872 would establish a Pre-K Promise account to accept philanthropic and other gifts for the Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECAP); witnesses cited the Ballmer Group's pledge for 10,000 slots and said the account would help expand ECAP, especially in rural areas.
The committee heard an engrossed substitute for Senate Bill 5,872, which would establish a Pre-K Promise account to receive gifts, grants and donations exclusively to support children enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECAP).
Jordan Clark, staff, said the account would not be appropriated but would be subject to allotment procedures, with only the DCYF…
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