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2013 SESSION
HJ 619 Early childhood programs, state-supported; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study.
Introduced by: S. Chris Jones | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; JLARC to study state-supported preschool programs; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study all state-supported preschool programs in the Commonwealth. In conducting the study, the Commission shall (i) inventory and identify all state-supported preschool programs in Virginia; (ii) determine the socioeconomic status of students served by such programs and whether sufficient outreach is extended to potentially eligible students; (iii) determine where such programs are predominantly located and identify gaps in service; (iv) identify the level of parental involvement; and (v) assess whether these programs meet state requirements for academics, teacher-student ratio, and conformity with federal requirements, if any. The Commission shall also review exemplary public preschool programs in other states to ascertain best practices that may be considered for adoption in Virginia. The Commission must report its findings and recommendations to the 2014 Session of the General Assembly.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/13 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101772D
- 01/07/13 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/16/13 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 01/17/13 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/05/13 House: Left in Rules