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Pre-K Now
Votes Count: District of Columbia
District of Columbia

Mayor: Democrat
Majority on City Council: Democrat
(during FY09 budget process)

Percentage Change Change to Budget,
FY08 to FY09 1		 Policy/Notes
+41% Pre-k in public and charter schools is included in the school funding formula. FY09 funding is expected to increase by $18.3 million for a total of $80.9 million. Flat funds the Pre-K Incentive Program at $4.7 million. Provides first-year funding of $9.8 million to implement the Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Amendment Act of 2008. First-year funding for the new pre-k legislation will create 380 new slots and establish grants for quality improvements, scholarships, and professional development.

Action in Neighboring States
State Percentage Change
Maryland Anticipated increase.
Virginia +13%

 

1 Information on pre-k funding in biennial budgets reflects changes in those budgets from FY08 to FY09 only.
2 State has a biennial budget. FY09 is the first year of the biennium.
3 State has a biennial budget. FY09 is the second year of the biennium.

 
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Meeting the Challenge of Rural Pre-K
Families everywhere struggle to find high-quality pre-k programs for their children, but the problem is even more acute in rural areas. Pre-K Now has come out with recommendations for federal policymakers to help states meet the unique challenges of rural pre-k.
download the white paper (PDF)
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Explore the Pre-K Evidence
Our collection of original reports and links to other studies will give you a deeper view into pre-k policy.
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Video: Briefing on America's Pre-K Movement
Pre-K Now held a briefing for congressional staff, cosponsored by Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Kit Bond, on October 1. Hear what a governor, three superintendents, two directors of early childhood programs, and a national teacher of the year think Congress should do to increase families' access to quality, state-funded pre-k.
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Providing voluntary, high-quality pre-k to all children is as much about economic development as it is a tool to improve educational outcomes.