PRE-K OUR WAY APPLAUDS ASSEMBLYMAN McKEON FOR CO-SPONSORING BIPARTISAN PRE-K EXPANSION LEGISLATION

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Pre-K Our Way, a nonprofit, statewide effort that helps New Jersey’s communities bring high-quality pre-k to their children, applauds Assemblyman John McKeon (D-27) for co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation to expand New Jersey’s high-quality preschool program to more than 100 New Jersey communities.

New Jersey has one of the most successful and high-quality public preschool programs in the country; however, fewer than 40 communities have access to one of these programs. Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Assemblyman McKeon, A-2572, calls for the implementation of a 2008 law that expanded preschool programs to more than 100 school districts and provides a specific funding source to support this expansion.

“Pre-K Our Way thanks Assemblyman McKeon for supporting an investment in high-quality preschool education,” said Sam Crane of Pre-K Our Way. “A child’s access to preschool should not depend upon their zip code. With the introduction of this bipartisan legislation, we are one step closer to ensure more New Jersey children have access to pre-k.”

Along with Assemblyman McKeon, Assemblywoman Mila Jasey (D-27), Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-32), Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan (D-18), Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R- 26), Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D-28) and Assemblywoman Vainieri Huttle (D-37) have signed on as either sponsors or co-sponsors of the legislation.

Assemblyman McKeon represents the 27th Legislative District which includes the communities of Caldwell, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Essex Fells, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Livingston, Madison, Maplewood, Millburn, Roseland, South Orange, and West Orange.

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Pre-K Our Way, a nonpartisan and nonprofit community-based organization, coordinated through a diverse group of business leaders, parents, foundations, early childhood educators, community leaders interested citizens and elected officials, engages communities on expanding NJ’s existing high-quality public preschool for their children. Visit our website at www.prekourway.org for more information.