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Application opens today for free full‑day pre‑K; district outlines eligibility, slots and new federal/state rules
Summary
Saint Mary's County Public Schools opened its free, full‑day pre‑K application at noon April 9, 2025. The district described statewide accreditation status, eligibility prioritization (income up to 300% FPL, up to 600% for verified IEP or multilingual learners in 2025–26), class caps and transportation policies.
Saint Mary's County Public Schools said the online application for the 2025–26 free, full‑day pre‑K program went live at 12:00 p.m. on April 9, 2025. District officials reviewed eligibility, enrollment procedures and supports for families during an information presentation to the Board of Education.
District presenters said all county pre‑K classrooms already meet Maryland accreditation requirements and that pre‑K in the county serves 4‑year‑olds in full‑day classrooms staffed by a licensed teacher and credentialed paraeducators. The county follows the Maryland Early Learning Standards and uses Frog Street and Heggerty curricula for foundational…
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