Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Education in Vermont

As of this month, all school districts in Vermont are required to provide universal publicly funded prekindergarten education for a minimum of ten hours per week for 35 weeks annually for all 3, 4, and 5 year old children who are not enrolled in kindergarten. Vermont is believed to be the first state require this level of Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Education.

Media reports:

Burlington Free Press: New VT law to fund public preschool a first (11 JUL 16)

Vermont Public Radio: Universal Pre-K Becomes Law In Vermont (29 MAY 14)

Background information:

Vermont Agency of Education: Early Education

Vermont Agency of Education: Universal Access to Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Education, Act 166

Vermont General Assembly: No. 166. An act relating to providing access to publicly funded prekindergarten education.