This policy brief addresses early education inequality in the United States. Many children lack access to affordable, high-quality preschool before kindergarten, especially in low-income and underserved communities. The proposed Early Start Act would create a federal grant program to expand free or low-cost pre-K for three- and four-year-olds, prioritize underserved areas, and require quality standards like teacher training, safe classrooms, and age-appropriate curriculum. This policy would improve school readiness, support working families, and reduce long-term inequality.

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June 19, 2026