Johns Creek Rep. Introduces Increased Pre-K, After-School Bill

JOHNS CREEK, GA — State Rep. Angelika Kausche (D-Johns Creek) recently introduced House Resolution 1249, which would create the House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Pre-K and After-School Programs.

“This study committee would allow the House to explore potential legislative strategies that would boost participation in our vital Pre-K and after-school programs across the state,” Kausche said. “Participating in Pre-K programs has been proven to increase school readiness, but only 60 percent of our four-year-olds currently participate in Georgia’s Pre-K Program. Furthermore, attendance in quality after-school programs contributes positively to overall student achievement in the classroom and at home.”

The House Study Committee on Increasing Access to Pre-K and After-School Programs would explore potential strategies to incentivize and increase the number of high-quality and affordable Pre-K and after-school programs. The study committee would evaluate tax benefits and other solutions to encourage public, private and nonprofit organizations to provide and expand opportunities for children to participate in such programs. By Dec. 1, the study committee would issue a report on legislative findings or recommendations ahead of the 2021 legislative session.

For more information on House Resolution 1249, visit here.