That's the gist of what's in HB 2448.
Here's what Research Mom says about the bill:
HB 2448 will create and fund the complete takeover of childcare from pre-birth to age five, at which time mandatory Kindergarten takes place. Starting with the funding of a “voluntary” Washington Preschool Program and phasing in birth through three year olds, the plans will eventually create a regulated school system with performance standards, one-size-fits-all outcomes, and assessments for all children birth to five. The Department of Early Learning (DEL) 2011-2014 Strategic plans reveal that this “high quality” government early learning system will provide programs that include prenatal care, health, nutrition, social-emotional mental health development, parent/community partnerships, and required college degrees for all providers. (pg 7)You can find the curriculum for the children in the handbook called “Early Learning and Development Benchmarks”. This manual lays out a set of one-size-fits-all outcomes that all children are expected to attain at each stage.
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