Indy Pre-K Gains Key Approvals

The plan to launch a pre-kindergarten program in Indianapolis is moving forward. The City-County Council Community Affairs and Education Committee Wednesday approved nearly $5 million to fund the first year and selected the United Way of Central Indiana as the administrator. February 11, 2015

News Release

Statement from Mayor Ballard Regarding Indy's PreK Plan:

“Indy's PreK plan took an important step forward tonight, getting us even closer to giving more of our children a better start in life. I look forward to working closely with the United Way of Central Indiana to put thousands of three- and four-year-olds on a path to success.”

Source: The Office of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard

February 11, 2015

Council Vice President Barth’s Statement on Pre-K Funding Proposal Passing Committee Tonight:

“Tonight's vote in the Council’s Community Affairs and Education Committee to pass Proposal 46 to fund the Indianapolis Pre-K Program is an example of how government works best. Both Democrats and Republicans set aside politics and focused on a shared priority – putting our city’s kids first. Making high-quality pre-K available for kids in the lowest income families can yield life-long advantages. I look forward to a final vote on the pre-k funding proposal during the full Council meeting set for March 2, 2015.”

Source: The Office of Indianapolis City-County Council Vice President John Barth