Bill to Create Pre-K Promise Account Wins Support From Rural and Advocacy Groups
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.
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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).
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