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Iowa Senate Democrats say they are committed to eliminating waiting lists for preschool programs, but the additional funding faces uncertainty in the House. Roughly one third of Iowa children don't attend preschool despite the free preschool program passed in 2007.
Source: The Des Moines Register
Posted on: February 14, 2014
Instead of using a competitive process to award state money, grants have been awarded to the same recipients. No site visits have been made in six years to verify accounting records and documentation for the funded programs.
Source: Des Moines Register
Posted on: October 11, 2013
A national report shows Iowa preschool enrollment numbers increased while national numbers stagnated. One Ames-based preschool program has seen increased enrollment since funding started for a 2007 voluntary preschool program. Research shows reading levels have improved for the children involved in the program.
Source: Ames Tribune
Posted on: April 30, 2013