Children eligible for enrollment in free pre-K must be at least 3 years of age on or before September 1 for pre-K for 3 year old's or 4 years of age on or before September 1 for pre-K for 4 year old's and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
- The child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States or a member of the armed forces who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
- Is or ever has been in foster care
- Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award
- Homeless
- Unable to speak and comprehend the English language
- Educationally disadvantaged; eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program