Prekindergarten is a full day, state-funded program

for 4-year-old preschool children.

To be eligible for enrollment in a free prekindergarten class:

1. The child must be at least four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year

2. The child must live in Denison ISD

3. The child must meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:

   • Child was enrolled in Pre-K last year

   • Unable to speak and comprehend the English language

   • Income eligible based on current NSLP income eligibility guidelines

   • Homeless

   • Foster care

   • Child of an active duty member of the U.S. armed forces

   • Child of a member of the U.S. armed forces who was injured or killed while serving on active duty

   • Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical first-responder

Enrollment Documents:

• Original Birth Certificate

• Child's Social Security Card

• Updated Immunization Record

• Proof of District Residency (current utility bill, current lease, current mortgage statement)

• Parent/Guardian Photo ID (driver’s license)

Proof of Income:

• Active SNAP or TANF Benefits Letter (EDG # required)

• 4 most recent pay stubs for each job and for each person employed

• If self-employed: most recent tax form 1040

• SSI, Social Security, Child Support, other

Other Eligibility Qualifying Documents:

• Official Military documentation

• Form 2085 or DFPS pre-k eligibility verification letter

• Star of Texas award resolution (certificate)

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