Education
Governor JB Pritzker Marks Expansion of Smart Start Early Childhood Education
Illinois adds 7,000 full-day pre-K slots in underserved school districts statewide.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 9, 2026 1 min read IL, US
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker reported that Illinois' "Smart Start" early childhood plan has successfully funded thousands of new preschool classrooms ahead of the upcoming school year.
Investing in Children Early
The initiative raises wages for childcare educators and eliminates waitlists for low-income working parents.
"Investing in quality early childhood education is the smartest long-term investment a state can make," Pritzker stated.
School District Allocation
Funds have been disbursed to over 120 public school districts and community non-profit childcare partners across Illinois.
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