Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will deliver his State of the State budget address in Springfield Wednesday.
Governor JB Pritzker will deliver his first State of the State address ince being re-elected to a second term.Illinois' governor on Wednesday plans to propose universal schooling for 3- and 4-year-olds, starting with $440 million to finance 5,000 additional seats this fall, more childcare opportunities and facility construction.
"Smart Start Illinois will make us the best place in the nation to raise young children," Pritzker told reporters in a preview briefing Tuesday. In the first year, $75 million would go toward the existing account funding pre-K, a 12.5% increase in the budget that currently serves 89,000 kids. That funds space for the additional 5,000 learners, all outside of Chicago. Chicago Public Schools have their own preschool program.
The budget also includes $100 million to build facilities to house the expanded programs. There's $70 million to expand participation in childcare for parents who need to work or attend school by increasing the income threshold, and $20 million to revamp the provider-payment system. Pritzker declined to discuss other initiatives he would propose in the coming year after a $50 billion budget in the current year. Other state leaders urging budgetary constraint did leave room for enhanced educational programs.
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