Prekindergarten-Oriented Professional Support Act of 2005

The Prekindergarten-Oriented Professional Support Act of 2005 (H.R. 3296) was designed to increase the availability and quality of early childhood education by providing federal grants to states and local school districts. These funds would be used to cover the salaries, benefits, and training costs for new prekindergarten teachers, while also creating career advancement opportunities to help retain experienced educators. To qualify for this support, programs would be required to meet federal quality standards and prioritize serving children from low-income families.