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Debate over lottery funds for prekindergarten in South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers split on a plan to use about $18 million of lottery proceeds for prekindergarten grants, amid concerns of duplication and accountability. The bill follows a law Hodges signed to fund lottery programs estimated at $127 million annually, with $1,000 grants per four year old meeting criteria. House Republicans push parent choice and minimal bureaucracy, while Senate leaders demand stronger oversight and avoid rising costs. Governor Easley in North Carolina urges pre-K and class size reductions, noting limited votes for a lottery to fund education advances.
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Columbia
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Mike Easley
North Carolina
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