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DemocratBill · H.R. 728· House(119-HR-728)

Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025

Rep. Garamendi
Age: 81 years
California
Introduced
1/24/2025
Last activity
1/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
John Garamendi
Cosponsors
Democrat - 28Republican - 0
Social Welfare
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025," aims to amend the Head Start Act. It specifically seeks to expand the definition of "public assistance" as defined by the Secretary. The proposed changes include adding several types of assistance such as TANF, SSI, SNAP, and federal housing assistance. This amendment would change how the Head Start Act recognizes these specific benefits.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would children be better off under this?+6

    Expanding Head Start eligibility directly benefits children by increasing access to early education.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The bill expands access to Head Start for those receiving various forms of public assistance.

  • Does this make child care cost less?+5

    Expanding eligibility for Head Start helps families access high-quality early childhood education.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.