{"id":9847,"date":"2024-08-28T16:44:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T16:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=9847"},"modified":"2024-08-28T16:44:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T16:44:30","slug":"gov-whitmer-mileap-encourage-families-to-enroll-4-year-olds-now-in-pre-k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/gov-whitmer-mileap-encourage-families-to-enroll-4-year-olds-now-in-pre-k\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov. Whitmer,\u00a0MiLEAP\u00a0Encourage Families to Enroll 4-Year-Olds Now in\u00a0Pre-K\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free High-Quality\u00a0Pre-K\u00a0Now Available for All Michigan 4-year-olds<\/em><\/p>\n

LANSING, Mich., August 26, 2024:\u00a0<\/strong>Governor Gretchen Whitmer <\/em>and Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea,<\/em> director of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP),<\/em> reminded families that they can still enroll 4-year-olds in free, high-quality\u00a0pre-K\u00a0through their local school district.\u00a0The\u00a0recent historic investment in\u00a0Pre-K\u00a0for\u00a0All included in the state\u2019s new budget will allow\u00a0nearly 59,000\u00a0four-year-olds across the state to access free\u00a0pre-K. As of August 15, enrollment has expanded to all families regardless of income level, while continuing to prioritize families who need it most.<\/p>\n

“Free\u00a0pre-K\u00a0is here for Michigan families,\u00a0and there is still time to enroll in a program in your area. This is\u00a0a huge win\u00a0for Michigan families\u00a0that gives\u00a0kids the educational foundation they need and saves\u00a0parents thousands on\u00a0child care\u00a0costs,\u201d said\u00a0Governor Whitmer<\/strong>. \u201cI am proud that we got this done in the recent balanced, bipartisan budget, and will continue to work with anyone to deliver a brighter future for our children.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMiLEAP\u00a0is committed to ensuring Michigan families have access to a high-quality\u00a0pre-K\u00a0education that meets their needs and helps their child thrive,\u201d said\u00a0Dr. Walker-Griffea<\/strong>. \u201cThrough our efforts, we are connecting Michigan kids, families, and adults with the lifelong education opportunities they need on their path to prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Pre-K\u00a0for\u00a0All initiative ensures that every Michigan 4-year-old has access to a free, high-quality\u00a0pre-K\u00a0education, regardless of where they live. By investing in\u00a0pre-K, Michigan is supporting families by:<\/p>\n