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Preschool for All Paused, Not Cancelled | Portland News
Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program is hitting a major milestone — and skipping a tax hike. With birth rates dropping and fewer kids moving in, the county now needs fewer preschool spots than projected, pushing back the 0.08% tax increase to 2029 instead of 2027. Originally aiming for 11,000 seats, they’re now targeting around 8,000 — and are already expanding to offer 7,000 this year. Portland State’s Population Research Center confirms the trend: declining fertility and outflow of children are reshaping demand across schools too. The pause doesn’t mean a pause on progress —…
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