The bill proposes the establishment of a pilot program under Section 29.1535 of the Education Code to provide grants for free or reduced-tuition prekindergarten classes to eligible children. The program will be administered by the commissioner of education in collaboration with the Pre-K 4 SA early childhood initiative. Eligible children must be at least three years old and reside within the boundaries of the Region 20 education service center. Schools receiving funding from this program are required to use the money specifically for providing these prekindergarten classes and must adhere to the curriculum and teaching methods set forth by the Pre-K 4 SA initiative.

Additionally, the commissioner is tasked with preparing an annual report on the program's effectiveness, including evaluations of student achievements and recommendations for future legislative actions. The pilot program is set to expire on January 1, 2031, and the initial report is due by September 1, 2026. The bill will take effect either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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