(a) For the purposes of this section, an “early childhood education program” means a program created under this section for children who have attained the age of four prior to September 1 of the school year in which the children enter the program.
(b) For the purposes of this section beginning in the school year 2018-2019, an “early childhood education program” means a program created under this section for children who have attained the age of four prior to July 1 of the school year in which the children enter the program.
(c) Findings. –
(1) Among other positive outcomes, early childhood education programs have been determined to: