Core Viewpoint - The central government will provide over 10 billion yuan to cover the tuition fees for kindergarten senior class children starting this autumn, aiming to gradually implement free preschool education across the country [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Allocation and Impact - The new policy is expected to benefit approximately 12 million children in senior kindergarten classes, with an estimated increase in national fiscal expenditure of about 20 billion yuan for this autumn semester, which will correspondingly reduce family expenditures by the same amount [1][2]. - The central government's financial support for preschool education will significantly increase, with the transfer payment for preschool education development set at 25 billion yuan for 2024, and an additional 10 billion yuan for free tuition fees in 2025 [2]. Group 2: Distribution of Funds - The distribution of the central government's financial support will vary by province, with the central government covering 80% of costs for the first tier of provinces, 60% for the second tier, and 50% for the third to fifth tiers [3][4]. - The first tier includes 12 provinces, primarily in the western and central regions, which will receive a larger share of the financial support, reflecting a policy inclination towards less developed areas [4]. Group 3: Regulatory Measures - The new management measures emphasize strict regulations on the use of funds, prohibiting their use for budget balancing, debt repayment, or other non-educational expenditures [5][6]. - The Ministry of Finance will enhance supervision of fund usage, including random checks on local applications and policy implementation, to ensure compliance and proper allocation of resources [6].