Children from lower income families who start kindergarten without first attending a quality school education program in which an estimated 6 months behind their counterparts. Many never catch up, and research shows they are more likely to need special education services and drop out. Children in families with higher incomes may also benefit from education, research shows.
In Arizona, block grant funded prekindergarten for a small percentage of children cut at all, even though public funds separate still supports several programs. In Georgia, the State Lottery dollar decline means shave 20 days from prekindergarten school year. The proposed cuts have resulted in litigation of such programs in North Carolina and legislative battles in places like Iowa.