San Antonio, TX’s Pre-K 4 SA: A November 2020 Ballot Measure Case StudyIn 2012, voters in San Antonio, TX, levied a ⅛ cent sales tax to establish a citywide early childhood education program called Pre-K 4 SA. The program offers free preschool, meals, and transportation for qualifying children, as well as a grant program and job training for teachers. The original ballot language required voters to renew the sales tax that funded the program every eight years after its passage. In March 2020, the Keep Pre-K 4 SA campaign kicked off with plans to bring the renewal vote to the ballot in May 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the state to push the election to fall 2020, which significantly altered the campaign’s timeline and strategy. The campaign adjusted to the new ballot date, and in November 2020 voters approved the reauthorization of the sales tax that will generate approximately $36 million annually for Pre-K 4 SA. Download PDF Filed under:Early Childhood, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, Voter-Approved Children’s FundsMore Resources Video Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County, explains how collaboration, transparency, and accountability support the success of one of the largest voter-approved children’s funds in the country. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Hillsborough County, FL Since 1988, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County has provided comprehensive support for children from birth through age 18, ensuring consistent support at every stage of development. Updates and Events Interview September 29, 2026 Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL Insights May 12, 2026 Five Ways to Put Your Fiscal Map into Action Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County, explains how collaboration, transparency, and accountability support the success of one of the largest voter-approved children’s funds in the country.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Hillsborough County, FL Since 1988, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County has provided comprehensive support for children from birth through age 18, ensuring consistent support at every stage of development.
Interview September 29, 2026 Leadership, Advocacy, and 25 Years of Dedicated Funding for Kids in Broward County, FL
Insights April 27, 2026 With Federal and State Funding Hanging in the Balance, Local Leaders Find New Ways to Support Children and Youth