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Schools
April 8, 2026
By
Laurie Mermet
Why Rye and Rye Neck Were Among A Small Group of New York School Districts Opting Out of Universal Pre-K
Just 48 of the 673 eligible districts statewide declined state funding for universal pre-K. Gov. Kathy Hochul's goal is for the program to be mandatory by 2028.
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