Bill · H.R. 5790· House(119-HR-5790)

Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025

Age: 88 years

California

Introduced: 10/17/2025
Last activity: 10/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Maxine Waters
Cosponsors: - 55 - 0

Education

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025," focuses on financial reimbursement for specific entities. It requires the Government to pay back State governments, local governments, and school districts for money they spend to keep Head Start and Early Head Start programs running. This applies during a Government shutdown when there is a lapse in Federal appropriations for these programs. Once the shutdown ends, these entities are entitled to be reimbursed by the Government.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill protects the continuity of Head Start and Early Head Start programs which are vital for child development.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill helps ensure that low-income households do not lose access to Head Start services during federal budget impasses.
Does this put more money into public schools?+4
The bill provides a mechanism for school districts to be reimbursed for funds used to maintain early childhood programs during a shutdown.

The opposite

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill requires the federal government to pay back funds used by state and local entities, which represents a future government expenditure.