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The state has awarded more than $800,000 to McAllen Independent School District as part of the High-Quality Pre-kindergarten Grant Program.
McAllen ISD offers full-day pre-kindergarten for students who are at least four years old on or before September 1, 2016, and meet other eligibility criteria.
The state will provide more than $116 million to be divided among 578 public school districts and charter schools in the state. This stems from House Bill 4 which became law in May, 2015.
McAllen ISD will receive $406,000 which is retroactive for the 2015-16 school year. It will also receive $411,000 for the 2016-17 school year.
This high-quality grant program will allow districts to receive funding for qualifying pre-kindergarten students in addition to the half-day Foundation School Program (FSP) funding that is already received for each eligible pre-kindergarten student. To receive the grant funding, a district must meet certain enhanced quality standards related to curriculum, teacher qualifications, academic performance and family engagement.
Monday, August 22, 2016 is the first day of classes for the 2016‐17 school year in McAllen ISD. Students should register at the school in the attendance zone where the home is located. Parents who are unsure of their attendance zone may call the McAllen ISD Student Support Services at 956-618‐6031.
To enroll online, go to
https://www.mcallenisd.org/enroll/
