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City Seats program hits full enrollment; leaders warn state match and expansion funding remain uncertain
Summary
Agenda for Children and NOLA Public Schools told the council the City Seats early‑childhood program is at 100% fill for city‑funded seats and serves more than 1,800 children in Orleans Parish. Officials said the local millage has secured a 1:1 state match in prior years but warned the state match pool is limited and advocacy is needed to preserve
Agenda for Children and NOLA Public Schools presented an update on the City Seats early‑childhood program at the Oct. 14 budget hearing, reporting full enrollment for city seats and continued progress on supports for infants and toddlers.
The presenters said local investment of about $23 million over the last three years helped secure a 1:1 state match. The program now funds roughly 1,000 seats specifically for infants and toddlers from city funds, with the state match expected to add additional seats (finance and program staff reported an anticipated approximate 850…
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