The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Protect Every Preschooler Act of 2026, is to enhance safety in educational environments by expanding the existing Gun Free School Zones Act. The objective is to ensure that not only traditional schools but also early childhood education programs and preschools are included in the areas where firearms are prohibited. Key provisions of the Act include specific amendments to the definition of what constitutes a "gun-free school zone." The legislation broadens this definition to include early childhood education programs and preschools.