Pre-K money: $294.5 million to NYC school district; $45.5 million to 80 other districts, groups

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Jon Campbell

A total of 81 school districts and providers will receive $340 million in state funds to implement full-day pre-kindergarten, with the vast majority slated for the New York City school district.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office today announced the recipients of the funds, which will go toward reimbursing schools and pre-K providers as they implement their individual programs. New York City’s district is slated to receive $294.5 million, with the remaining 80 districts and groups splitting $45.5 million.

In March, Cuomo and state lawmakers approved spending $1.5 billion in state money to expand pre-k across the state. The money will be spread out over five years, with $340 million dispersed in both the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years.

http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/08/18/pre-k-grants-294-5-million-to-nyc-school-district-45-5-million-to-80-other-districts-groups/

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