Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the Pre-K requirements under House Bill 3? Is Pre-K funded for full-day or half-day?
In addition to other requirements addressed in a recent To the Administrator Addressed Letter, House Bill 3 provides for full-day Pre-K for all eligible 4-year-old children.
2. Is the full-day prekindergarten program effective this year or in a later school year?
The full-day prekindergarten program requirement for eligible four-year-olds will be effective September 1, 2019, with implementation in the 2019-2020 school year.
3. Does the full-day prekindergarten program requirement apply to all prekindergarten students?
No. The full-day prekindergarten program requirement applies to eligible four-year-olds.
4. May a district request a waiver to either partially, or fully exempt them from providing full-day prekindergarten to eligible four-year-olds?
Yes. A district may request an exemption for up to three years, which may only be renewed once. All districts that are unable to meet the full-day requirement for all eligible 4-year-old students by September 1, 2019, must submit an exemption request.
5. If a district elects to request a waiver, when and through what process will that be available?
An exemption may be requested through the State Waiver Unit. The exemption for full-day prekindergarten will be available each year for first-time applicants or renewal.
