Dallas ISD Launches Free Pre-K for All

0:00Dallas Independent School District just launched Open Enrollment for Universal Free Pre-Kindergarten, starting this Wednesday, April 1st. It's the first time they're offering it tuition-free to every three and four-year-old in the area, a big shift approved unanimously by the school board. Earlier this week on March 26th, the board gave it the green light, making pre-K accessible without those old price tags that used to run too. $1,500 for half day, and $5,000 for full day spots. Before this, free pre-K was only for kids meeting strict federal, state, or district rules, leaving many families out. Now it's open to all, which could boost early education for thousands and level the playing field right from the start. Dallas ISD is joining the ranks of Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD, both already running free pre-K programs with their own aromance open now too. Parents, if you're in the area, mark your calendars and get those applications in Zoom. This could be the game changer your little ones need heading.

1:02And to kindergarten, I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news.