Accomplishments
History of Funding for First Class, Alabama's State Funded Pre-k Program
ASRA has joined efforts of advocates and leaders throughout Alabama
to advocate for increased funding for First Class, Alabama's state funded pre-k program
so that more of Alabama's 4 year olds have access to high quality pre-k. In the four years ASRA has existed,
funding for Alabama's state funded pre-k program has more then tripled.
| Budget Year | Amount of Appropriation to Office of School Readiness for First Class pre-k program | Number of Classrooms |
| 2005-2006 | $ 4,326,050 | 57 |
| 2006-2007 | $ 5,369,898 | 59 |
| 2007- 2008 | $ 10,000,000 | 128 |
| 2008- 2009 | $ 15,490,831 | 185 |
| 2009- 2010 | $ 18,376,806 | 215 |
| 2010- 2011 | $ 18,376,806 |
