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Andy Beshear: “Some [children] don't know their colors, others aren't even…”

Featuring: Andy Beshear, Democratic | Governor of Kentucky

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Gov. Andy Beshear - 2026 State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address

Published | Video Starts at 1:13:01

Right now, more than half of Kentucky's kids are showing up to kindergarten already behind. They come to school with fewer vocabulary words. Some [children] don't know their colors, others aren't even potty trained. Most Kentucky parents can't afford Pre K. So many of our neighbors want to return to work but simply can't afford child care. (1:13:01–1:13:06)

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Asserts that some children lack basic skills like knowing colors and being potty trained.

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