The project is expected to generate $ 1.8 billion in economic development benefits and create approximately 2,000 jobs. (transportation.gov)
Universal pre-k also increases the net economic development benefits of preschool, by expanding services to children from middle - class households who will have significant earnings benefits from expanded access to high - quality preschool. (investinginkids.net)
Overall, the net economic development benefits for a state economy from a sliding scale fee universal pre-k program, versus a free universal pre-k program, are about the same. (investinginkids.net)