Universal Access to Pre-Kindergarten (Act 166)
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Our school board recognizes the value and importance of quality early learning experiences, both for our children and society as a whole. Research shows that how children learn and develop during their early years - mentally, emotionally, and socially - is related to longer-term outcomes in their lives. Vermont legislature passed Act 166 in 2014 to provide universal access to publicly-funded prekindergarten.
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Under Act 166, school districts must fund 10 hours of universal pre-kindergarten for all children within their district who are age 3 or 4 by September 1st of each year. Parents are responsible for identifying and applying to the highly qualified pre-kindergarten program of their choice, but transportation to/from programs is not provided by the school district. For 2016-17, the tuition is equal to $3,092 per child. The tuition for 2017-18 has been set at $3,178 per child.
Over the past few years, Greensboro has had between 8 and 11 students enrolled in early education programs. In any given year, at least two-thirds of our students attend Four Seasons of Early Learning in Greensboro Bend.
The most up-to-date provider information can be found in a searchable database through the Bright Future's website.
Parents/guardians looking to enroll should contact programs of interest as soon as possible since the enrollment and registration processes vary from program to program. Enrollment at any given program is not guaranteed. Parents/guardians should notify Lakeview Union School once enrollment in a program has been completed.
More information on Act 166 is available on the Agency of Education's website.
Over the past few years, Greensboro has had between 8 and 11 students enrolled in early education programs. In any given year, at least two-thirds of our students attend Four Seasons of Early Learning in Greensboro Bend.
The most up-to-date provider information can be found in a searchable database through the Bright Future's website.
Parents/guardians looking to enroll should contact programs of interest as soon as possible since the enrollment and registration processes vary from program to program. Enrollment at any given program is not guaranteed. Parents/guardians should notify Lakeview Union School once enrollment in a program has been completed.
More information on Act 166 is available on the Agency of Education's website.
