As we navigate the 2024 Budget Session, our focus remains steadfast on legislation that upholds the core principles of the Wyoming Republican Party. This week, we spotlight four bills that,
The Department of Human Services is extending its application deadline for families seeking funding to send keiki to preschool for the 2023-24 school year.
Group says legislative funding plan cuts millions from preschool education Share Updated: 6:29 PM CST Feb 15, 2021 Share Updated: 6:29 PM CST Feb 15, 2021
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Show Transcript KCCI 8 NEWS AT 6:00. STACEY: STATE LAWMAKERS ARE PUTTING TOGETHER A SCHOOL FUNDING PLAN. DEMOCRATS SAY A BILL PASSED BY THE HOUSE WILL HURT EFFORTS TO CYNTHIA JOINS US LIVE WITH THE IMPACT THE CUTS WILL HAVE. CYNTHIA: THE SAVE THE CHILDREN ACTION NETWORK SAYS THE PROPOSED CUTS TO PRESCHOOL FUNDING WILL MEAN 20600I WOULD CHILDREN WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EARLY EDUCATION. THEY SAY THE HOUSE PASSED A SCHOOL FUNDING MEASURE THAT INCLUDED $7 MILLION IN CUTS TO PRESCHOOL. THE DIRECTOR OF GRACE PRESCHOOL SAYS SHE IS ALREADY OPERATING AT 40% CAPACITY DUE TO COVID. I HAVE TO SAY I WAS REALLY DISAPPOINTED AND VERY SHOCKED WHEN I FOUND THE HOUSE PASSED THIS PROPOSED $7 MILLION BUDGET CUT TO OUR PRESCHOOL FAMILY, TO OUR TEACHERS. RIGHT NOW MY BUDGET IS WRITTEN IN CRAYON. I