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Act 166 FAQs
What is publicly-funded prekindergarten education?
Is my child eligible to receive Act 166 funds?
How do I apply for Act 166 funding?
Is there an application deadline?
I have submitted the registration forms, when will I receive confirmation?
Do I have to apply again each school year?
What documentation do I need to provide as proof of residency?
Do I need to provide proof of residency even though my older child is already registered with EWSD?
How do I link my new pre-K student to my existing EWSD PowerSchool Parent Portal account?
Which prekindergarten programs are Act 166-qualified?
What if my child goes to a pre-K program that's not on the list of current EWSD partners?
What if I change pre-K programs?
My child attends pre-K at an EWSD elementary school; can I apply for Act 166 funding?
I am not certain which Act 166-qualified pre-K my child will attend. Should I wait to register?
How are Act 166 funds distributed?
What is the total Act 166 funding for the 2024-2025 school year?
Can you explain pro-rating?
Can the school district assist me with a discrepancy in my tuition bill?
Will my child's extended absence from school affect Act 166 funding?
My child turns 3 after 9/1; can I receive Act 166 funding beginning on my child's birthday?
What if I move out of the school district?
Whom can I contact at the Essex Westford School District for additional information?
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