Extra Aid For Two Ocean County Towns for Pre-K Programs

“New Jersey has long been considered a leader in early childhood education, and I am proud that we are now bringing about the greatest growth in preschool that this state has seen so far this century” ~ Governor Murphy

Two Ocean County towns will receive funding for improving Pre-K programs under legislation signed by Governor Murphy. In a report from InsiderNJ

“Research shows that high quality early childhood programs have a lifelong impact on a child’s academic and economic achievements” ~ Senate Education Chair M. Teresa Ruiz

Here in Ocean County .... Ocean Township (Waretown) will receive approximately $972,000 and Tuckerton will receive approximately $679,000.

“The implementation of these programs means more than 1,400 additional children will benefit, each and every year, from this initiative” ~ Dr. Lamont O. Repollet (Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education)