Kentucky Expands Pre-K for All Kids | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky’s making big strides in early education as Governor Beshear launches a full-day pre-K pilot in Franklin and Glasgow counties, set to expand to four districts by 2026-2027—aiming to give nearly 3,000 kids a stronger start, help parents save money, and boost workforce readiness. With less than half of Kentucky’s kids ready for kindergarten, this initiative tackles developmental gaps head-on, backed by overwhelming public support: 66,000 Kentuckians have urged lawmakers to back the program, and business leaders, educators, and community members are rallying behind it as a vital…