November 22, 2002

Ellen C. Frede, Ph.D.
Assistant to the Commissioner
Early Childhood Programs
New Jersey Department of Education
P.O. Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500

Re: Failure to Provide Abbott Preschool Placement        

Dear Dr. Frede:

I am the parent/legal guardian of ________________________________, whose date of birth is _______________. We live in an Abbott school district at the following address:
 
 
 
 
 

My child meets the age and residency requirements for an Abbott preschool program. I have requested an Abbott preschool program for my child, but our district has failed to provide my child with a preschool program.

I am asking for the State’s intervention to immediately place my child in a preschool program that meets the Abbott requirements. Please contact me at the following telephone number: ________________. Thank you for your assistance.

Very truly yours,