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).

Citizen's Budget Commission. (2013). The challenge of making universal prekindergarten a reality in New York state.

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