ECE Wins at the Polls

12/05/2006

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside.
Anne Frank

Two statewide early childhood initiatives received “yes” votes in the most recent election (Education Week, November 15, 2006; edweek.org):

In Arizona, voters approved a tobacco tax for child development programs. Arizona smokers will now pay an 80-cent tax on cigarettes to fund the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Initiative, which will raise about $150 million a year for local and regional services for preschool children.
In Nebraska, a new early childhood endowment fund gained voter approval. This new fund directs $40 million in state education money to services for at-risk infants and toddlers. The measure requires $20 million in private matching funds.

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