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Louisiana

Governor: Republican
Control of Legislature: Democrat
(during FY10 budget process)

Percentage Change Change to Budget1 Policy/Notes
-5% Decreases LA 4 by $5.9 million to $77.5 million.

Flat funds the Nonpublic School Early Childhood Development Program (NSECD) at $7.5 million.

$15.5 million of the 8(g) block grant will be available for pre-k, an increase of about $346,000. 		LA 4 is expected to serve 250 more children, for a total of 17,650, although the per-child allocation is decreasing from $5,000 to $4,600.

Action in Neighboring States
State Percentage Change
Arkansas +3%
Mississippi No state pre-k program or investment in Head Start.
Texas +3%

 

1 Some pre-k program experienced mid-year cuts during FY09. Budget changes are based on final FY09 appropriations. Additionally, information on pre-k funding in biennial budgets reflects changes in those budgets from FY09 to FY10 only.
2 State has a biennial budget. FY10 is the first year of the biennium.
3 State has a biennial budget. FY10 is the second year of the biennium.
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