Alabama First Class Pre-K program to add 135 new classrooms across 41 counties
The State says this helps move Alabama closer to its goal of serving 70% of eligible four-year-old children.
Author: WZDX News
Updated: 9:38 PM CDT May 18, 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday the Alabama First Class Pre-K program will be expanding with 135 new classrooms across 41 counties this fall.
According to the Governor's Office, the funding for the classrooms comes from the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. More classrooms are expected to be funded after further evaluation of high-needs areas.
The Governor's Office said the program will be extended to 24,714 children. They say this helps move Alabama closer to its goal of serving 70% of eligible four-year-old children.