A Comparison of Preschool Plans
FACT SHEETS
November 27, 2013
As a result of increased national attention on the numerous benefits of early education, a number of plans have been proposed to increase access to high-quality pre-Kindergarten (pre-K). Most recently, on November 13th the Strong Start for America's Children Act was introduced in the House by Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Richard Hanna (R-NY), and in the Senate by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and a number of other Senate Democrats. This fact sheet provides an overview of five proposals that would expand access to pre-K for low- and middle-income families.
