# Worcester County Faces $400K Pre-K Bill | Dover News

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Published: 2026-07-13T23:16:55+00:00
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Worcester County just got slapped with a $400,000 bill for private pre-K expenses—way more than anyone expected. The surprise cost stems from the state’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act, which funds both public and private early education programs. Though the county knew costs were coming, the final number still stung. Commissioners are now meeting with education experts to break down exactly how the bill was calculated and what it means for their budget and youngest students. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/31ba290c452e4b64

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