Universal pre-K is here

During their March board meeting, Dallas ISD trustees unanimously approved offering tuition-free prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-old students across the district.

Currently, the district offers free pre-K to students who qualify under strict federal and state guidelines, while other families pay tuition. Under the newly approved policy, the district will eliminate tuition for students who do not meet those qualifications—expanding access to early learning for more families.

“It’s a great idea,” said Dallas ISD Trustee Dan Micciche during the meeting. “I think it’s innovative and a good thing to do, and certainly our results have shown that.”

Pre-K registration for the 2026–2027 school year opened April 1. For more information, visit https://www.dallasisd.org/departments/early-learning/pre-kearly-learning.