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GM 1250

Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 150).

2025 Regular Session

GM 1250 - Informing the Legislature of Signed Bill SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 150) OverviewBill Number: GM 1250 Title: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2025, the Governor sig

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Bill Summary · GM 1250

GM 1250 - Informing the Legislature of Signed Bill SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 150)

Overview

Bill Number: GM 1250
Title: Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 150).
Status: Received
Introduced: June 03, 2025
Classification: proclamation
Subject: Act 150

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of GM 1250 is to formally notify the state legislature that on June 3, 2025, the Governor signed SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1 into law as Act 150. This proclamation serves to officially inform the legislative body that the bill has been enacted.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of the underlying bill, SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 150), include:

  • Establishing a new state-wide program to provide free preschool education for all 4-year-old children
  • Appropriating $150 million in funding for the first year of implementation, with annual increases to reach full funding within 5 years
  • Requiring all public elementary schools to offer a full-day preschool program meeting state curriculum and quality standards
  • Providing tuition assistance for low-income families to access private preschool providers
  • Creating a new Office of Early Learning to administer the preschool program and oversee quality standards

Affected Parties and Impacts

The primary parties affected by this legislation are:

  • All 4-year-old children in the state, who will now have access to free, high-quality preschool education
  • Families with 4-year-olds, who will benefit from the availability of free or subsidized preschool
  • Public elementary schools, which must establish new preschool programs to meet the requirements
  • Private preschool providers, who can receive tuition assistance payments for serving low-income students

The legislation is expected to significantly improve school readiness, narrow achievement gaps, and support working families by providing accessible early childhood education.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

GM 1250 is a simple proclamation notifying the legislature that the Governor has signed SB479 SD1 HD1 CD1 into law as Act 150. This proclamation has been received by the legislature, completing the notification process.

The underlying legislation, Act 150, will now move into the implementation phase, with the new Office of Early Learning working to establish the statewide preschool program over the next several years, as

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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