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The state’s “equity-driven early childhood community” nudged the governor to “do something for everyone, but do the most for children who would benefit the most,” said Bill Jaeger, vice president of the Colorado Children’s Campaign.
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“The COVID crisis put a massive spotlight on the inequities in all the ways we fund schools,” said Leslie Colwell of the Colorado Children’s Campaign.
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About $168 million in tax revenue plus state funds currently designated for the Colorado Preschool Program is projected to pave the way for a universal preschool program starting in 2023, said Bill Jaeger, vice president of early childhood and policy initiatives.
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Logan County had 4,124 children under the age of 18 in 2018 and approximately 44% of children qualified for free and reduced lunches in the fall of 2019, according to the Colorado Children’s Campaign 2020 Kids
Count.
“We are grateful for state lawmakers for their commendable effort to expand affordable health insurance during a global pandemic. We believe affordable health care is a necessary step to ensure kids and families can access quality health care especially in these difficult times,” said Erin Miller.
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In a statement Tuesday, the campaign said the state should “continue the state’s investment in preschool and full-day kindergarten, rather than passing the costs on to parents who are dealing with financial insecurity”…
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