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Preschool Regulations
Published: 10/16/2025 1:21 PM
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The preschool regulations provide the framework for the state-funded preschool program, including administrative regulations, transportation, certification, and exceptional children.
Preschool Education Program for four-year-old children (704 KAR 3:410)
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