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Head Start Program Changes: New Funding for Early Education

This law changes how the Head Start program is funded. Instead of direct federal grants, money will go to states and Indian tribes as block grants. This gives states more control over how funds are used for prekindergarten education for low-income children, potentially including options like vouchers or education savings accounts.
Key points
Funding for early education for low-income children will now go through states and Indian tribes.
States and tribes will decide how to distribute funds to local programs.
States may offer options like vouchers or education savings accounts for private prekindergarten programs.
States and programs must report on how funds are used and program effectiveness.
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Additional Information
Head Start Improvement Act
Print number: S 1153
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-04-15