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 than 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 $ 18,376,806 217
2011-2012 $17,998,620 217
2012-2013 $19,087,050 TBD