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Parents question preschool expansion and use of state PEA funds as district defends inclusion goals
Summary
District officials recounted approval for Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) in 2021 and said the funding supports early learning, transportation and some district costs; parents asked whether accepting PEA and placing pre‑K classrooms reduces space and services for K–5 students.
District leaders told attendees that Matawan‑Aberdeen received Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) funding beginning with a February 2021 approval and rolled out full‑day preschool to align with state models and inclusion goals. "We were approved for PEA preschool expansion aid funds in, February 2021," Superintendent Perez said while describing state application requirements and facility standards.
Administrators said preschool expansion was intended to support early literacy, school readiness and…
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