Religious preschools want public funding but exemptions from nondiscrimination rules
When Colorado launched its Universal Preschool Program in 2023, the goal was simple: Give every 4-year-old in the state access to free, publicly funded education. To deliver on that promise, the state allowed both public and private providers - including faith-based preschools - to participate, provided they abide by the program's rules.
TL;DR
- Colorado launched its Universal Preschool Program in 2023.
- The program's goal is to provide free, publicly funded education to all 4-year-olds in the state.
- Both public and private providers, including faith-based preschools, can participate.
- Participating providers must abide by the program's rules.