(1) The Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Program is established for the purpose of improving the readiness of children for kindergarten. The program shall be administered by the Department of Early Learning and Care as provided by this section.
(2) Under the program, the department shall provide grants to Early Learning Hubs based on criteria established by the Early Learning Council by rule. Grants may be used for:
(a) Supporting children to successfully transition into kindergarten;
(b) Engaging families of children who are zero through five years of age in being partners in the learning and development of their children; or
(c) Investing in resources for priority populations and priority geographic areas, as identified in plans developed by Early Learning Hubs to address early care and education.