A broad coalition of leaders, including members of the Long Island Pre-K Initiative, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, State Senator Monica R. Martinez, Long Island’s Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), school superintendents and business officials held a press conference to celebrate the allocation of $475K in monies in the Enacted FY 2019-20 budget towards a Regional Pre-K Technical Assistance Center on Long Island. Speakers discussed their advocacy efforts, how the funding will be utilized, and the next steps toward a fully funded universal pre-K program in the region. Also in attendance were families and community leaders who have been helping to lead the efforts of this grassroots campaign.