This bill amends the Public School Contracts Law to allow boards of education to award contracts for preschool education services without the requirement for public advertising and bidding. Specifically, it permits contracts for preschool education services provided by licensed childcare providers or Head Start programs, which are supported by preschool education aid, to be awarded by resolution of the board of education. This change aims to streamline the process for securing preschool education services, making it more efficient for educational institutions.

Additionally, the bill extends the maximum length of these preschool education services contracts from the current limit of 24 months to a new maximum of three years. This adjustment provides boards of education with greater flexibility in managing their preschool education programs and ensures continuity of services over a longer period. The legal language inserted into the bill specifies these provisions, enhancing the ability of educational institutions to meet the needs of their preschool programs effectively.