Requires all school districts and charter schools to provide early childhood education programs

This bill mandates that all public school districts and charter schools in the state provide free early childhood education programs for three- and four-year-old children. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, these programs must be available to every child residing in the state, with attendance counted toward the schools' enrollment figures. The legislation establishes specific standards for contracted programs, such as requiring appropriate teacher-to-child ratios, credentialed staff, and approved curricula, while also creating a dedicated state fund to help schools cover startup costs like equipment and space. Additionally, the bill includes a phased approach where limited funding is available for districts to begin their own programs in 2024-25, with rules changing slightly in 2027-28 regarding which types of programs qualify for state support.