; (3) does not require payment for participation in such program; (4) is offered for the full school year; (5) is taught by teachers who meet the applicable professional qualifications (including licensure and certification requirements) for kindergarten teachers working in the geographic area in which the program is located; (6) includes academic standards that prepare students to meet grade-level benchmarks; (7) may include standards related to cognitive development, socio-emotional learning, physical and behavioral skills development, and recreational activity; and (8) in a case of a program supported by paraprofessionals, is supported by paraprofessionals who meet the applicable professional qualifications (including licensure and certification requirements) for paraprofessionals working in the geographic area in which the program is located. 5. Report Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct a study and submit a report to Congress that— (1) specifies the number of States, local educational agencies, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and outlying areas that offer full-day kindergarten programs; and (2) assesses the availability of such programs to individuals in each such entity. 6. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029. 7. Definitions In this section: (1) ESEA terms The terms local educational agency and outlying area have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (3) State The term State means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (4) Tribe