View Comments As we come up against the final days of Florida’s legislative session, it’s crunch time for a few bills that need to be addressed – and none is more important than a bill designed to empower parents with information about the Voluntary Prekindergarten program and establish accountability standards. It is a winning parent- and child-focused approach that can deliver in big ways for Florida as we work to strengthen our economy, develop our workforce and enhance our quality of life. Teaching begins at that magical moment when a child is born. No matter where they’re born or who their parents are, every possible opportunity is open to newborns.