LI School District Receives $3.2 Million State Grant for Pre-K Program

State officials announced that $25 million in funding has been awarded to support pre-k programs in New York City, Yonkers, Port Chester, Watertown and Uniondale.

The grant, administered by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, expands access to high-quality preschool for children from low- to moderate-income families and helps communities prepare the most vulnerable children for success in school. The $25 million represents year three of this grant and will be renewed to expand access to new high-quality preschool classrooms, or improved classrooms in high-need communities throughout the state.

The Uniondale School District will receive $3.2 million.

“This funding represents another step forward in our mission to provide every child with high-quality education opportunities early in their lives,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said. “By expanding pre-k access for children across the state, we are ensuring that our youngest New Yorkers get ahead, and putting them on a path toward future success.”

This funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Education’s Preschool Development Grant program. A total of 35 states and Puerto Rico submitted applications to the program this year, but New York is one of only 18 to receive funding.

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