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Invest in licensed child care and preschool programs to ensure all children enter kindergarten fully prepared. Improve education outcomes and create a more productive workforce. Funding levels for eligible children living in poverty for FY2014 - FY2019.
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Scholarship (Average $6,000) Early Learning Scholarships WWW.MINNEMINDS.ORG Licensed center-based child care Licensed family child care Investment Preschool programs • All children enter kindergarten fully • prepared to succeed • in school and life: • Greater school achievement • Better graduation rates • Higher earning potential • More productive workforce Public school-based programs Return on Eligible children: 3- and 4-year-old children living at or below 185% of poverty (plus younger siblings) Head Start Eligible programs: Parent Aware rated or on path to quality rating Proposed investment to meet the needs of all low income 3&4 year olds: 13,640 kids $78,370,000 16,810 kids $106,875,000 19,200 kids $130,580,000 20,240 kids $149,500,000 20,240 kids $150,000,000 20,240 kids $150,000,000 Funding levels based on anticipated maximum participation rate of 70% of 3- and 4-year-olds living at or below 185% of poverty. FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019