Pre-K Eligibility Pre-Qualifier

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  • Instructions for Completing the Pre-K Eligibility Pre-Qualifier form

    Welcome to the Plano ISD Pre-K Eligibility Pre-qualifier form! Before beginning the application process, please review the following instructions carefully to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.

    Step 1: Pre-K Eligibility Requirements

    To pre-qualify your child for the 2025-2026 Pre-K school year, they MUST:

    • Live/sleep in a home zoned for Plano ISD
      OR

    • Be a child or grandchild of a full-time Plano ISD employee
      AND

    • Be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025

    Step 2: Submitting the Pre-Qualification Form

    • Only one (1) Pre-K Eligibility Pre-Qualification Form should be submitted per child. Families with twins or multiples must submit a separate form for each Pre-K-aged child.

    • Submitting this form does not guarantee placement at a requested campus. Seats are assigned based on availability, with priority given to students who meet the state’s free Pre-K eligibility requirements.

    • If your child does not meet the free Pre-K criteria, you may indicate interest in a tuition-based seat.

    Step 3: Tuition-Based Pre-K (If Not State-Eligible)

    Families who do not qualify for free Pre-K may be considered for a tuition-based seat. Tuition costs are as follows:

    ✅ Non-Employee Child Tuition

    • One-time $100 non-refundable registration fee

    • Monthly tuition: $550 per month (from August to May)

    ✅ Plano ISD Full-Time Employee Child/Grandchild Tuition (Please note that children of Plano ISD Classroom Teachers qualify for free Pre-K, per House Bill 2. See the Program Eligibility tab for clarification on this qualifier)

    • One-time $100 non-refundable registration fee

    • Monthly tuition: $450 per month (from August to May)

    📌 Important: The registration fee will not be collected until a Plano ISD staff member confirms your child’s tuition seat approval via email.

    Step 4: Completing the Form

    • The "Program Eligibility" tab will list different qualifiers for free Pre-K.

    • Please thoroughly complete the form and follow instructions to:

      • Upload required eligibility documents OR

      • Schedule an appointment for a language assessment (if qualifying under the language requirement).

    Step 5: Next Steps After Submission

    Once your child’s eligibility is reviewed:

    • If approved for Pre-K, you will receive an email notification with instructions to complete their official enrollment in Skyward Family Access.

    • If requesting a tuition seat, Plano ISD will notify you of availability before collecting the registration fee.

    📞 Need Assistance?
    For help with the form or questions about eligibility, contact the Plano ISD Welcome & Enrollment Center at Prek@pisd.edu.


  • Does the child live/sleep in a home zoned for Plano ISD?
  • Is the Parent/Guardian or Grandparent Employed by Plano ISD (Full-time):

  • Thank you for your interest in Plano ISD. Pre-K students must live within Plano ISD boundaries or have a full-time Plano ISD employee guardian or grandparent. At this time, your child does not qualify to attend Pre-K in Plano ISD. Open enrollment for out of district students begins when the child is eligible for Kindergarten.

STUDENT INFORMATION

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  • Gender

PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION - WITH WHOM STUDENT LIVES

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Parent / Guardian 2

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  • Student Lives With?
  • Does the student have step parents?
  • Does the student have siblings that attend Plano ISD

  • Siblings Names

    Add Another Sibling

Plano ISD Employee Information, if applicable:

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    • If Employee ID and Employee Date of Birth are correct the first and last name, work location and position will automatically populate. If they don't, please double-check your employee ID and Date of Birth. 

      Please note: An Employee ID is required for a Parent/Guardian or Grandparent to receive the employee-priced tuition.

    SCHOOL SELECTION OPTIONS

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    • 4-year-old, Pre-K eligible students are placed at the appropriate campus based on school program capacity. Priority is given to assigning students to their home campus if the home campus offers Pre-K and has seat availability. For students whose home campus does not provide Pre-K, priority is given to assigning students to the Early Childhood School corresponding to the student's attendance zone.

       

      If the student's home campus or Early Childhood School corresponding to the student's attendance zone is full, please list your top three school choices:

    • Unsure of School

    • Please note, all efforts will be made to place students at their home campus or Early Childhood School. However, final school assignments will be based on seat availability or program placement. For the kindergarten school year, students will be assigned to the campus corresponding to their attendance zone based on programming.

    • Important: Once you have received an email notification of approval for a Pre-K seat through this Pre-K Pre-Qualifier form, you will be instructed to complete an enrollment application through Skyward. Please do not complete an enrollment application in Skyward until you have received confirmation that your child has been pre-approved for a Pre-K seat.

    EARLY INTERVENTION QUESTIONNAIRE

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    • Language/Speech

      Does your child use words, phrases or sentences?
      Do others have difficulty understanding your child when he/she speaks?
      Does your child have difficulty understanding you?
      Do you have concerns about your child’s language/speech?

    • Hearing

      Has your child ever failed a hearing screening?
      Do you have concerns about your child’s hearing?

    • Vision

      Has your child been identified with a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with lenses?
      Do you have concerns about your child’s vision?

    • Cognitive

      Has your child ever been identified as having a developmental delay?
      Do you have concerns about your child’s ability to learn?

    • Motor/Physical Development

      Does your child demonstrate uneven or limited movement?
      Does your child use a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility device?
      Has your child been diagnosed with any medical or genetic disorders?
      Do you have any concerns about your child’s physical development?

    • Behavior

      Is your child physically aggressive toward self (hits/bites/throws items) on a regular basis?
      Is your child physically aggressive toward others (hits/bites/throws items) on a regular basis?
      Do you have concerns about your child’s behavior?

    • Self-Help

      Is your child able to eat independently?
      Do you have any concerns about your child’s self-help skills?

    Special Education

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    • Special Education Services - Has your child ever received or been evaluated for special education services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.?
    • Please select one:
    • Do you have current IEP/FIE documents?
    • Please select one:

    RESIDENCY QUESTIONNAIRE

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    • Does the student reside in a home or apartment that the student's parent or legal guardian owns or rents?
    • Check ALL boxes below that best describe where the student sleeps at night:
    • Reason (Select what applies)
    • Reason (Select all that apply)
    • Relationship to student

    • Please list all children in the household less than 22 years of age

      Add Another Child Under 22 Years of Age

    PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

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    • Please review and select from the six (6) different qualifiers for free Pre-K listed below or indicate if you are interested in paying tuition.

    • 1. Economically Disadvantaged - You may qualify for PreK if you are eligible to participate in the National Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program based on family size and total gross income. If receiving TANF or SNAP (food stamps) assistance, provide the name of the person receiving assistance and the case number. Current verification of eligibility must be provided.

    • How do you plan on qualifying based on economically disadvantaged?

    • Income Verification

      List everyone in the household including yourself, all children, spouse, grandparents, and other related and unrelated people in the household. All household income must be reported and verified, including Welfare, Child Support, Alimony, Unemployment, and SSI/Disability Income. (Please include the student.)

      Add Another Household Member (including children)


    • 2. Homeless - Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, reauthorized by Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act, ensures educational rights and protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness.

    • If you would like your child to qualify for Pre-K under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a member of our McKinney-Vento team will review the Residency Questionnaire you have completed and may reach out via phone or email if additional information is needed.

      ⚠ Important: Students cannot be officially qualified under the homelessness category for the 2025-2026 school year until after the month of July. Please select any other qualifier that may apply to your child to help us determine their eligibility for free Pre-K in the meantime.


    • 3. Foster Care - A child that has ever been in the conservatorship (foster care) of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) following an adversary hearing under 262.201, Family Code. This includes children returned to the home and children that have since been adopted. Attach verification letter from DFPS or other official documentation showing the child is or was in DFPS care.


    • 4. Military - Applicable documentation examples: Department of Defense supporting documents for active duty service members, a statement of service, copy of Purple Heart orders or citation, line of duty determination or official letter from a commander.


    • 5. Star of Texas Eligible - Be the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as: a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code; a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004. - The Star of Texas Award honors individuals killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The resolution (certificate) awarded to an individual serves as documentation.


    • 6. English Language Qualifier

      • A child may be eligible under this qualifier if any of the following criteria apply:

      (At least one of the following)

      • The child uses a language other than English or
      • The child lives in a home where a language other than English is used or
      • The child has ever lived in a home where a language other than English is used

      AND

      • The child must be assessed with the state-approved English language proficiency assessment and identified as a student that qualifies for bilingual or ESL education program.
    • Do you believe the above English Language Qualifier criteria applies to your child?
    • 7. Child of a Plano ISD Classroom Teacher - A full-time classroom teacher employed with Plano ISD as per House Bill 2. Please note: House Bill 2 makes 4-year old children of “classroom teachers” eligible for free full-day Pre-K in the district in which the teacher works. The Texas Education Code defines “classroom teacher” to mean an educator who teaches in an academic or CTE instructional setting for an average of at least 4 hours per day. As a result, only 4-year old children of Plano ISD employees who meet that criteria will be eligible for free full-day preK.


    • Tuition

      If you do not qualify for free, state-funded PreK, you may be eligible for a tuition based program.  If you indicate yes, you will be contacted to discuss tuition options, including space availability at our PreK campuses. For more information about our PreK tuition program, please see the tuition tab at www.pisd.edu/aboutprek.

    • Would you be interested in our paid tuition program?


    • Please read the following paragraph, sign and date the application

      I understand that school officials will verify the information on this application. If the investigation indicates false information has been provided and the child is not eligible to participate in the program at the time of this application, the child may be withdrawn from the program to make room for a child that is eligible. 

      Presenting false information or records for identification is a criminal offense under Penal Code 37.10 and makes the signee liable for tuition or other costs under TEC 25.001(h). See Plano ISD Policy FD (LEGAL) for complete admission requirements.


    • Notification Email

      Please enter the email address where you wish to be notified of your campus assignment. If applicable you may also be asked to submit any missing documents in this email.


    • Home Language Survey Instructions

      On the next tab, you will complete the home Language Survey as required by the Texas Education Agency. You may preview the Home Language Survey in a variety of languages and then complete the form on the next tab. If you would like to view translated versions of the Home Language Survey, please click here.

      If any of your responses indicate the use of any language other than English, the district will conduct an English language proficiency assessment to determine how well your child communicates in English. You will be provided with the link to schedule the language testing when you submit this Pre-K Eligibility Form.


      This information will be used to determine eligibility for the ESL or Bilingual programs.


    • Commissioner Mike Morath

    • 1701 North Congress Avenue • Austin, Texas 78701-1494 • 512 463-9734 • 512 436-9838 FAX • tea.texas.gov

    • HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY

    • 19 TAC Chapter 89, Subchapter BB, §89.1215

      (Home Language Survey only administered during initial enrollment in Texas public schools)


    • To be completed by Parent or Guardian for students enrolling in Prekindergarten* through grade 8 (or by students in grades 9-12).

      * Prekindergarten includes any student enrolling in a 3- or 4-year-old school program.

    Part One:

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    • The state of Texas requires that the following information be completed for each student who enrolls in a Texas public school for the first time. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian, not the school, to provide the language information requested by the questions below.

    • Dear Parent or Guardian:

    • Please answer the questions below about the languages your child or family uses. If your responses indicate the use of a language other than English, the school will conduct a language proficiency assessment to determine how well your child communicates in English. This information will be used to determine any appropriate linguistic supports and inform instructional recommendations. If you have questions about the purpose and use of the Home Language Survey, or you would like assistance in completing the form, please contact your school/district personnel.

    • This survey shall be kept in each student’s permanent record folder. A copy of this survey shall follow the student while enrolled in any public or open enrolled charter school in Texas.

    Part Two:

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    • Please answer the questions to the best of your ability.

    • 1) My child has not yet been assessed for English proficiency; and

      2) Corrections are made within two calendar weeks of my child’s enrollment date.

    • Note: Please contact your school about the benefits of bilingual education services. The following resources may also provide information on program services that foster bilingualism.

      • Parent/Guardian Rights

      • Bilingual Education Program

      • Program Information Videos

      Please visit the Emergent Bilingual Support Portal (txel.org) for additional information.


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