21现场｜两部委答21：8月底前完成免费学前教育准备工作

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is gradually implementing a free preschool education policy, with local authorities required to develop specific implementation plans by the end of August, aiming for the policy to benefit large classes of children in the upcoming fall semester [1] Group 1 - The State Council's policy briefing on August 7 highlighted the importance of expediting the rollout of free preschool education [1] - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education are overseeing the implementation process and ensuring local governments meet deadlines [1] - Local governments are expected to complete preparations by the end of August to allow children to benefit from the policy at the start of the new school year [1]