Alabama to expand First Class Pre-K program to 64 classrooms this fall

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 353

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday morning that Alabama will have 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms this fall.

The new locations, which will be available for the 2026-27 school year, will be supported by the Alabama Department of Early Education in an effort to increase access to the program.

“Providing Alabama’s children with a strong start remains one of our state’s most important investments,” Ivey said in a statement. “These new First Class Pre-K classrooms …

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