California Launches Taxpayer-Funded Transitional Kindergarten

California launches taxpayer-funded transitional kindergarten

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten, making the taxpayer-funded program available to every 4-year-old in California.

Calif. launches taxpayer-funded transitional kindergarten

By Esther Wickham  Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten, making the taxpayer-funded program available to every 4-year-old in California. But critics are concerned about the return on investment.  The big picture: Since 2019, California has spent over $12 billion to expand transitional kindergarten, according to the Newsom administration. The administration says the program will save families an av…

California families can save nearly $14,000 as free transitional kindergarten reaches every 4-year-old

And the support does not stop at the classroom door. As millions of students return to school, California is pairing universal TK with free meals for every public school student, expanded after-school care, mental health services, literacy programs and additional resources for children with disabilities.