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Votes Count: District of Columbia
District of Columbia

Mayor: Democrat
Majority on City Council: Democrat
(during FY10 budget process)

Percentage Change

Change to Budget,
FY09 to FY10 1

Policy/Notes
Anticipated increase

Pre-k in public and charter schools is included in the school funding formula. FY10 figures are not yet available, but an increase is expected due to higher enrollment.

The DC Council also appropriated additional funds to support expansion in charter schools and community-based organizations as well as quality enhancements. At press time, the exact amount is still being determined.

Action in Neighboring States

State

Percentage Change

Maryland

Anticipated increase

Virginia

+17%

 

1 Some pre-k programs 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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Leadership Matters FY11
"Redefining ESEA" Webinar
Looking for resources from our Webinar, "Redefining ESEA: The Critical Role of Pre-K and the Early Grades in School Reform Efforts”? Access our PowerPoint presentation from the March 17 call here.
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Recovery Round-up
You've got questions? We've got answers -- and when it comes to pre-k and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we've got lots of them. Courtesy of Pre-K Now's federal team, here is our great collection of resources to help you navigate and apply ARRA funding.
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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.
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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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A high-quality pre-k program gives children a competitive edge in K-12. Children who start early, start strong.