In 1999, the Florida Legislature passed the "School Readiness Act," found in Florida Statute 411.01. The intent of the School Readiness Act is to increase children's chances of achieving future educational success by preparing children to enter kindergarten ready to learn.

This bill focuses on supporting and educating parents on the importance of participating in their child's development and readiness for school and supporting providers in the coordination, delivery and maintenance of these services.

Financial Assistance for Early Learning Programs

The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida thru the Agency of Workforce Innovation/Office of Early Learning (AWI/OEL) provides financial assistance to eligible families for the high costs associated with early learning programs. This may include children deemed at risk of abuse and neglect, children at risk of welfare dependency and/or children of low income families.


If you would like more information, please call the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida at (850) 747-5400 or (866) 269-3022 for more information.


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