In 2012, 40 states operated pre-kindergarten programs. Total state pre-kindergarten spending steadily increased from 2006 to 2010, with the largest increase in spending ($900 million) occurring between 2007 and 2008, and the only decrease in spending ($400 million) from 2011 to 2012.
In 2012, 40 states operated pre-kindergarten programs. Total state pre-kindergarten spending steadily increased from 2006 to 2010, with the largest increase in spending ($900 million) occurring between 2007 and 2008, and the only decrease in spending ($400 million) from 2011 to 2012.