The bill amends Chapter 16-48 of the General Laws, titled "Educational Services to Very Young Children," to change the applicability of educational services to children aged three to five years old, as opposed to the previous range of two years eight months to six years old. It removes the exclusion of bona fide kindergarten and nursery classes that are part of a nonpublic elementary school system. Instead, it now applies to any program of educational services offered by any public or approved private school. Additionally, the bill stipulates that, starting June 1, 2025, any person or entity wishing to operate such a program must maintain a rating through Rhode Island's quality rating and improvement system, which will remain in effect unless revoked by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education.

The bill also repeals several sections of the law related to the establishment, operation, and revocation of approval for schools and programs. It eliminates the need for an application to be filed with the commissioner and the previous requirements for adequate faculty, health, safety, sanitation, site, physical plant, and educational program standards. The repealed sections also include the processes for criminal background checks of school owners, officers, and employees, as well as the penalties for violations. The act is set to take effect upon passage, and it aims to streamline the requirements for operating educational services for very young children while ensuring quality through a rating system.