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Eligible 4-year-olds heading into pre-K during the 2021-2022 school year can now apply for On My Way Pre-K grants. Established in 2014 as a pilot program and expanded statewide in 2019Â through laws I supported, On My Way Pre-K provides grants to low-income families to enroll their children in local, high-quality programs.
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Pre-K helps young students learn important skills like following directions and working with others, as well as their 123s and ABCs. These skills provide a strong foundation for students as they enter kindergarten and throughout the rest of their lives. To qualify for a grant for the upcoming school year, a child must be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2021, and plan to start kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year. They must also live in a household with an income below 127% of the federal poverty level and have a parent or guardian working, going to school, attending job training or searching for employment. There is also a limited number of grants available for 4-year-olds who live in a household with an income up to 185% of the federal poverty level and with a parent or guardian who meets employment requirements, or who receives Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income Benefits. Families can apply or learn more by visiting OnMyWayPreK.org or calling 800-299-1627. |
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