[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 148 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  INTRODUCTION OF PREPARE ALL KIDS ACT

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased 
to reintroduce the Prepare All Kids Act--important legislation to 
strengthen the availability of high-quality prekindergarten for 
families across the country.
  In my home city of New York, we have more children enrolled in full-
day pre-K than 49 states as part of our effort to guarantee universal 
pre-K for all families. But across the country too few families have 
access to good prekindergarten programs that will help their children 
enter elementary school ready to learn and succeed.
  That is why I have introduced the Prepare All Kids Act along with 
Senator Bob Casey. This bill would authorize a Prekindergarten 
Incentive Fund to award grants to states that establish, expand, or 
enhance full-day pre-K programs. These grants will help states launch 
or expand high-quality programs that are proven to help children excel 
in school and help working families succeed.
   I am proud of President Obama's commitment to these goals, by 
expanding Head Start and Early Head Start, and making early childhood 
education a priority. Congress must build on these efforts by passing 
legislation to ensure that all children benefit from high-quality 
prekindergarten.

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