Is New York nearing universal pre-K? It’s making progress, but districts face barriers to offering a seat to every four-year-old. NYPolitiFact
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Despite state funding, other barriers have prevented districts from starting or expanding pre-K programs.The gubernatorial tradition of touring the state after an approved budget lives on in New York. Education advocates support expanding the state’s public pre-K program because of the benefits associated with early education. But even as Hochul claims the state is nearing 100% coverage, it would not be accurate to assume that every child, or nearly every child, can go to public preschool.$150 million brings total pre-K spending to more than $1.2 billion. In general, pre-K in New York State refers to children who turn 4 years old by Dec. 1, and it can be offered in full- or half-day formats.
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