Lawmakers are expected to debate the preschool issue tomorrow, with a public hearing held tonight. At issue, is whether or not taxpayers should cover preschool for all 4-year olds, or just those from low-income families. Numerous studies link quality early education programs to fewer dropouts and less need for special education services. At the same time, lawmakers are faced with spending cuts. Universal preschool has cost Iowa taxpayers about $156 million since 2007.
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