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NJ Governor Murphy Secures $600M for Universal Preschool

7/11/2025

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has taken a bold step towards transforming early childhood education by signing three pivotal bills on July 9, 2025. His vision of universal free preschool and full-day kindergarten by 2030 is now backed by over $600 million in funding, impacting 229 districts and ensuring annual grants for preschool access.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has taken a bold step towards transforming early childhood education by signing three pivotal bills on July 9, 2025. His vision of universal free preschool and full-day kindergarten by 2030 is now backed by over $600 million in funding, impacting 229 districts and ensuring annual grants for preschool access.