Eligibility criteria modified for the voluntary prekindergarten program.

HF 803 modifies Minnesota's voluntary prekindergarten program eligibility by adding a new criterion: children "defined as at-risk by the school district" (Section 1.7(x)). This change expands access for children who may not qualify under existing criteria like income level or foster care status but are identified by their school as needing early education support. The bill does not alter other eligibility pathways (e.g., free/reduced meals, homelessness, or English language learner status) or funding mechanisms. It remains focused on expanding access for at-risk preschoolers through school district assessment, without changing program administration or health screening requirements.