Early Education in the States: A Year in Review-2004

By Steffanie Clothier

CONTENTS

About the Author
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Why Early Education?
The Role of State Legislatures
Summary of 2004 Activity
2004 Actions

Appendices

A. List of Bills by State/Jurisdiction
B. List of Bills by Subject
C. Legislative Web Sites
D. Legislative Session Calendars
E. Early Education Resources
F. Glossary of Legislative Terms

Notes

Early Education in the States: A Year in Review —2004 provides a detailed analysis and summary of legislative activity on early education issues in 2004 legislative sessions. The report includes an introduction to preschool and early childhood programs; a summary of research on child outcomes and economic data about early education; a description of the role of legislators; a narrative summary of state legislative actions on prekindergarten and early education including proposed bills and enacted legislation; and a state-by-state compilation of individual legislation including act/bill numbers and legislative summaries.

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For more information on child care issues, please contact Steffanie Clothier in the Denver office at 303.364.7700 or cyf-info@ncsl.org or either Sheri Steisel or Lee Posey in the D.C. office at 202.624.5400 or fedhumserv-info@ncsl.org.