OPINION: 'In this first year, PEEPs helped close to 700 children who might have missed out on preschool otherwise. Think of what that opportunity means for these kids and their futures! For their families and their peace of mind! For…
Rex Scott Special to the Arizona Daily Star The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer. Rex Scott is a Pima County supervisor:
If your family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, your child can qualify for a scholarship that will get them into the preschool of your choice. For a family of four, that is an annual income of roughly $53,000 per year. Next year, we will pilot an initiative for parents in the Tucson Unified School District that will allow families whose income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level to qualify for assistance.
When pandemic relief funds are exhausted, we will use a small portion of the secondary property tax that funds the library district to pay the county’s share of the program. A law passed by the Arizona Legislature last spring gave all counties this authority.
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