Mantua Twp. schools receive $1.6 million for pre-k expansion

MANTUA, N.J. – At the beginning of this school year, the

New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) awarded Mantua Township School District $1.6 million for preschool education expansion.

At no cost or tax levy to families, this NJDOE funding will allow Mantua School District to convert their partial-day program into a full-day program starting early winter this year.

Current preschool families will also receive a full refund of their tuition payments for this year, and will get additional information about the potential for transportation services.

“Implementing a tuition-free, full-day pre-k program is a monumental step forward for the students and families of Mantua Township,” says Dr. Robert Fisicaro, superintendent of Mantua Township School District.

The district plans to make other details such as the timeline for reimbursements and the implementation of the program start date available soon.

“This state initiative will not only help us change the learning trajectory for all future students, but it will also have a positive fiscal impact on the entire district in future years,” said Fisicaro.

Eligibility requirements for the preschool program state that prospective students must be 4-years-old by Oct. 1 during the year they will enroll, and must also be current residents of Mantua Township.

Apart from the upcoming information session to inform current and prospective families about the changes coming to their preschool education program, families should visit the school district website for further details at www.mantuaschools.com.