House Passes Enhancements to Florida's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Policies

HB 419 (Grall) was passed unanimously ( 118-0) by the full House on April 22. The bill streamlines agency oversight of the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program, reasonably and effectively increases accountability for VPK providers, and provides more useful and accurate assessments to monitor student progress. The Senate companion, SB 1282 (Harrell), remains on the Senate Special Order Calendar. The FCCB supports reasonable oversight and accountability in Florida's VPK program. These bills accomplish that goal and enhance Florida's early learning education system.