Gov. Rick Perry (R)
State of the State Mentions Pre-K or Early Education: No speech given
FY11 is the second year of the biennium.
| Proposed Percent Change 3 |
Proposal 3 |
Notes |
| Funding based on enrollment. |
The Early Childhood and Pre-Kindergarten Initiative is funded through the school funding formula, and is projected to increase by $20 million for a total of $705 million.
The FY10-11 biennial budget proposal, made in 2009, flat funds the Prekindergarten Early Start Grant Program and the Texas School Ready program at $91.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively. Under the enacted budget, FY11 funding for these programs is $104.3 million and $7.5 million, respectively. |
Enrollment in the Early Childhood and Pre-Kindergarten Initiative is expected to increase by more than 5,600 children. |
Funding Trends FY05 - FY10
Neighboring Governors' Proposals
1 FY11 is the first year of the biennium.
2 FY11 is the second year of the biennium.
3 Some pre-k programs experienced mid-year cuts during FY10. Percentage change and proposed increases or decreases are based on final FY10 appropriations after cuts – if any – were made.
Overview
