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Beshear proposes state pre-K funding for every 4-year-old

Karyn Czar





Gov. Andy Beshear has proposed a massive budget increase for Kentucky education. He released a plan Monday calling for the state to fully fund pre-kindergarten programs for every 4-year-old. Karyn Czar reports.

Beshear says his budget plan includes nearly $2 billion in additional funding in the next two years for pre-K through 12th grade. The Democratic governor revealed his education spending plans days after House Republicans introduced their own state spending bill. Beshear says his plan includes a 12.5% increase in per-pupil funding under the state’s main K-12 funding formula. A cornerstone of his plan is to guarantee pre-K learning for every 4-year-old.

Karyn Czar has been a journalist with WUKY since 2013 and is currently the Assistant News Director. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to NPR. Karyn's work has been recognized with numerous Associated Press, Kentucky Broadcaster Association, Public Media Journalist, and Edward R. Murrow awards throughout her career.