Bottoms wants Georgia to meet its universal pre-K pledge. It’s a tough campaign promise to keep.

By: Jeff Amy

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: June 29, 2026

Words: 1,155

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

Key points:

Georgia’s decades-old pre-K program is struggling to keep up with demand in some areas, not providing enough spaces for 4-year-olds.
In a number of counties, fewer than 50% of 4-year-olds are served by state-funded pre-K.
Experts say that while some parents will always opt against state-funded classrooms, Georgia should be trying to serve 75% or more of children to meet its claim to provide universal pre-K.

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