Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
First 8 Memphis’ regular reports to the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Board of Commissioners frequently draw many questions about public funding and the number of prekindergarten seats that money funds. (Jim Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.
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