What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 8723.
Head Start funding shift: block grants to states for pre-K and parent choice.
This Act restructures the Head Start program, replacing direct federal grants with block grants awarded to States and Indian Tribes specifically for prekindergarten education for low-income children. This change grants states greater flexibility, including the option to establish portable voucher systems or Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for parents to use for private pre-K programs. The goal is to enhance school readiness for children aged 3-5 while increasing state control over fund allocation.
Key points
Management of Head Start funds shifts to States and Indian Tribes via block grants, replacing the previous system of direct federal grants to local providers.
States gain flexibility to create voucher systems or Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), potentially allowing low-income parents to choose private pre-K programs, subject to state law.
Authorizes over $10.6 billion annually for the program through 2034, requiring states to provide a 20% match from non-Federal sources.
Grant recipients must publish detailed online reports on expenditures, the number of children served, and program effectiveness for public transparency.
Status:
Expired
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