Read the following reports about Universal Pre-K and its funding implications. Answer the questions that follow.

Barnett, W. S., & Hustedt, J. T. (2011). Improving public financing for early learning programs (Policy Brief Issue 23). Retrieved from http://nieer.org/resources/policybriefs/24.pdf

Citizen's Budget Commission. (2013). The challenge of making universal prekindergarten a reality in New York state. Retrieved from http://www.cbcny.org/sites/default/files/REPORT_UPK_10222013.pdf

1. Explain the challenges New York is experiencing in funding universal pre-kindergarten.
2. Describe at least three potential funding sources for Universal Pre-K described in the Citizens Budget Commission report.
3. How might policies like universal pre-kindergarten impact funding for early childhood centers and the children and families they serve?