Senate Sponsors: MADIGAN,L AND BOWLES. Short description: SCH CD-PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to develop guidelines for and administer a prekindergarten program. Provides that the program shall be available each school year on a voluntary basis to all children who are 4 years of age on September 1 and whose parents are residents of this State. Lists school readiness areas and activities and goals for parents. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status