This bill requires school districts in Minnesota with underperforming prekindergarten programs to have their programs evaluated by the Parent Aware program. Parent Aware is a quality rating system that assesses early education providers. The bill updates certain Minnesota statutes to ensure these programs include planning and reporting as part of school readiness efforts.

Key details include: 1. Districts with below-average performance must submit an improvement plan and annual progress report. 2. By July 1, 2026, all early childhood education programs must have at least a one-star rating from Parent Aware to qualify for school readiness funding, unless they have legal or regulatory issues preventing them from participation. 3. The bill also outlines a system to continuously improve early education services and track progress toward goals like statewide access to high-quality programs and readiness of children for kindergarten.

Essentially, the bill aims to improve early childhood education quality and accountability in Minnesota.