Schools
Long Beach Obtains Nearly $1.5 Million State Grant To Expand Pre-K
The funds will provide full-day classes starting in the fall.
LONG BEACH, NY — The Long Beach School District has received nearly $1.5 million in state aid for students of universal pre-kindergarten in Long Beach.
The funds applied to the 2023-2024 school year.
The district applied for the grant through the New York State Education Department.
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"This funding will help children in their most important stages of development and growth," Governor Kathy Hochul said in a release. "As a mother, I've seen how essential these resources are and my administration is committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed in New York."
With money from the state, Long Beach is able to expand the pre-k program to full-day starting in the fall.
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"[The] department is committed to expanding full-day prekindergarten programs that provide a strong educational foundation for our children, resulting in positive long-term outcomes," New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa said.
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