The Department of Early Care and Learning will distribute $1.7 million to pre-k classrooms across the state. (Image courtesy of DECAL)
That money will go toward purchasing equipment, supplies and learning materials for the more than 3,800 classrooms that have been part of the state’s Pre-K Program for at least 10 years.
In addition, new and old classrooms will receive a one-time payment of $400.
Officials say the American Recovery and Reinvestment Acts money will provide a much needed boost to the minimal budget Pre-K educators receive for supplies each year.
Georgia’s Pre-K Program is responsible for close to 82,000 4-year-olds. It is funded by revenue from the state lottery.
