Proposal to make early childhood education for ages 0 to 3 free

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1. The bill would amend Article 15 of the Education Act so that the Government helps fund the expansion of public places for children aged 0 to 3, moving toward universal access to this stage.
2. Education authorities would have to guarantee enough places in the first and second cycles, including school meals, in both public and private centers, gradually making them free.
3. The State would transfer to the autonomous communities the money needed to make the 0 to 3 service, including school meals, free for enrolled children, in both public and private centers.
4. The Government could issue the rules needed to apply the law, which would take effect the day after its publication in the Official State Gazette.

Who it affects

• Children aged 0 to 3 and their families, who could access this education stage for free.: free access and more places
• Autonomous communities, which would receive State funds to finance the service.: funding
• Public and private early childhood education centers, which would have to offer enough places.: guaranteed supply
• The State Government, in charge of contributing to funding and issuing implementing rules.: new duties

Words worth knowing

Primer ciclo de educación infantil

The education stage for children under 3. It is not compulsory.

Administraciones educativas

The bodies that run education, mainly the autonomous communities.

Concertar (centros privados)

An arrangement where a private center receives public money in exchange for providing school places.

Proposición de ley

A bill proposed by a chamber or an autonomous community that has not yet been passed.

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