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Committee hears proposal to create 'Pre‑K Promise' account backed by Ballmer Group funding
Summary
House Bill 2,159 would create a non‑appropriated Pre‑K Promise account to accept gifts and donations to expand the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECAP); staff and the Department of Children, Youth and Families described eligible populations, and Ballmer Group pledged funding to support up to 10,000 additional slots over 10 years.
Committee staff outlined House Bill 2,159, which would create the Pre‑K Promise account to accept gifts, grants and donations specifically to expand ECAP. Jordan Clark told members the account would be non‑appropriated but subject to allotment procedures and that only the DCYF secretary may authorize expenditures from it. Clark noted Governor Ferguson’s proposed budget included $34.5…
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