Whole Child
Every Texas student needs a safe and healthy educational environment in order to meet their full academic potential. Raise Your Hand Texas supports meeting the needs of individual students through equitable and high-quality pre-Kindergarten, mental wellness services, and wraparound supports. Improving where Texas ranks in overall child well-being should always be a goal for the Texas Legislature.
Making full-day pre-K available to all students of age in Texas public schools helps pave the way for all Texas children to get a jumpstart on their educational journey. Research shows that a high-quality all-day pre-K program has a significant impact on a student’s readiness for kindergarten by helping our youngest students adjust to the school environment and daily schedule.
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Where We Stand
2023 Whole Child Legislative Priorities
Public education is always on the agenda for the state legislature. Improving where Texas ranks in overall child well-being should always be a goal each session.