Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 9825 Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/11/2024, 2:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9825

Bill 118 hr 9825, also known as the Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2023, aims to broaden the eligibility criteria for the Head Start program. The Head Start program is a federal initiative that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.

The bill proposes to expand the eligibility requirements for the Head Start program to include children from families with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Currently, the program is limited to children from families with incomes at or below the federal poverty level. By increasing the income threshold, more children from low-income families will have access to the benefits of the Head Start program.

In addition to expanding eligibility, the bill also seeks to increase funding for the Head Start program to accommodate the influx of new participants. This funding will support the hiring of additional staff, the expansion of facilities, and the implementation of new programs to meet the needs of the increased number of children and families served. Overall, the Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2023 aims to improve access to high-quality early childhood education and support services for low-income children and families. By broadening eligibility criteria and increasing funding, the bill seeks to ensure that more children have the opportunity to thrive and succeed in school and beyond.

Congressional Summary of HR 9825

Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2024

This bill expands eligibility for Head Start programs to include the children of families eligible for specified public assistance programs.

Specifically, the bill expands Head Start eligibility to include the children of families that qualify for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and federal housing assistance (commonly known as Section 8). The bill also provides statutory authority for the eligibility of families that qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Families that qualify for state-funded food assistance programs with eligibility standards identical or substantially similar to the standards for SNAP shall also be eligible for Head Start.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9825

Bill HR 9825 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9825 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9825's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of September 25, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9825

Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2023Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2023To amend the Head Start Act to include TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as eligible public assistance.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9825

John Garamendi

California(Democrat)

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