Rhode Island § 16-99-2 § 16-99-2. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 16-99-2 — § 16-99-2. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island·Title 16 Education·Ch. 16-99 Full-Day Kindergarten Accessibility Act

§ 16-99-2. Legislative findings.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares as follows:
(1) According to the National Center for Education Statistics, children in full-day kindergarten
            classes make greater academic gains in both reading and mathematics compared to those
            in half-day classes;
         
(2) According to Kids Count RI, full-day kindergarten can contribute to closing academic
            achievement gaps between lower and higher income children;
         
(3) According to the National Center for Education Statistics, full-day kindergarten classes
            are mor

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§ 16-99-2. Legislative findings.

The general assembly hereby finds and declares as follows:

(1) According to the National Center for Education Statistics, children in full-day kindergarten classes make greater academic gains in both reading and mathematics compared to those in half-day classes;

(2) According to Kids Count RI, full-day kindergarten can contribute to closing academic achievement gaps between lower and higher income children;

(3) According to the National Center for Education Statistics, full-day kindergarten classes are more likely than half-day classes to instruct students daily in the areas of mathematics, social studies and science; and

(4) According to Kids Count RI, children in full-day kindergarten are more likely to be ready for first grade than those in half-day programs, regardless of family income, parental education and school characteristics.

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