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General Information:

  • It begins at the start of the 23/24 school year and is voluntary.
  • 10-15 hours/week of tuition assistance for ALL children the year before kindergarten, depending on program participation and capacity
  • Additional hours are possible for children who meet qualifying factors, dependent on program capacity and funding.

Goal:

  • Support equitable access to high-quality care
  • Help prepare children for kindergarten
  • Support parent choice
  • Be responsive to local needs

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Qualifying Factors:

  • Low-income (270% of 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines)
  • Child is a dual-language learner
  • Child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
  • Child is currently in foster or non-certified kinship care
  • Child is identified as homeless

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