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Serving our Children in No Child Left Behind

Title I Directors' Conference
February 2003

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The Purpose of Even Start

FY 2002 appropriation: $250 million
FY 2003 appropriation request: $200 million

Currently:

• 1,000 local projects (estimated)
• Approximately 30 each of Tribal, Migrant, and Statewide Initiative Grants

Children served in percentage by year:

• 37% 0-2 years
• 40% 3-5 years
• 15% 6-7 years
• 5% 8-9 years
• 3% 10 and over

Families served:

• 50,000 (estimated)