肯塔基州扩大了中低收入家庭获得K前服务的机会,目标是到2035年普及K前服务。 Kentucky expands pre-K access for low- and middle-income families, aiming for universal pre-K by 2035.

肯塔基州立法者正在推动立法,扩大幼儿园前的准入,众议院法案574和HB572旨在将收入资格分别提高到联邦贫困水平的160%和250%,为中低收入家庭服务。 Kentucky lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand pre-kindergarten access, with House Bill 574 and HB 572 aiming to serve low- and middle-income families by raising income eligibility to 160% and 250% of the federal poverty level, respectively. 法案包括全州质量标准、与 " 起头 " 协调、地方扩展计划以及跟踪成果的数据系统。 The bills include statewide quality standards, coordination with Head Start, local expansion plans, and a data system for tracking outcomes. 参议院法案提出到2034-2035年实现普遍开克前的分阶段途径。 Senate bills propose a phased path to universal pre-K by 2034–2035. 立法者引用的数据显示，超过一半的孩子进入幼儿园时没有做好准备，超过7万名成年人因托儿短缺无法工作，79个县被列为托儿荒漠区。 Lawmakers cite data showing over half of children enter kindergarten unprepared and more than 70,000 adults can’t work due to child care shortages, with 79 counties classified as child care deserts. 它们强调强劲的经济回报,每一美元投资都有可能产生多达10美元的长期效益。 They emphasize strong economic returns, with every dollar invested potentially yielding up to ten dollars in long-term benefits.