YEO Policy Books 2014 Policy Book | Page 69

Early Education Program: “Great Start Readiness Program” Issue: Empowering & Educating Communities Target Level of Office: State Policy Origin: Michigan State Legislature Poilcy/Bill Number: Section 388.1632d, Appropriations Link: www.YEONetwork.org/2013policy/?i=239 Summary Narrative of the Policy: Established by the state legislature, the Michigan Great Start Readiness Program is administered by the Department of Education’s Office of Great Start and is charged with ensuring that all children from birth to age eight – especially those in highest need – have access to high-quality early learning, health, and development programs and ent