GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS ANNOUNCING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION IN ILLINOIS. 

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS HE WANTS TO MAKE ILLINOIS THE BEST STATE IN THE NATION FOR FAMILIES RAISING YOUNG CHILDREN. THAT INCLUDES MAKING SURE KIDS ENTER KINDERGARTEN WITH THE SKILLS TO PAY ATTENTION, READ AND SOLVE PROBLEMS.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS GETTING CHILDREN OFF TO A GOOD START BEFORE KINDERGARTEN IMPROVES THEIR CHANCES OF SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. HE SAYS THE STATE IS COMMITTED TO INVESTING IN KIDS EARLY ON.

THE GOVERNOR SAYS THE STATE WILL BE INVESTING MORE IN CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AND IN TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE WORKERS. HE ALSO CREATED A SPECIAL COMMISSION THAT AIMS TO GET MORE ILLINOIS KIDS INTO QUALITY PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.