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Expanding the Definition of Public Assistance Under the Head Start Act

This bill amends the Head Start Act to modify the definition of "public assistance." Under the legislation, this term is expanded to include assistance received under TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, NAP, FDPIR, and federal housing assistance (Section 8). This change establishes these benefits as eligible public assistance for the purposes of the Head Start program.
Key points
Amends the definition of "public assistance" in Section 637 of the Head Start Act.
Includes TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as qualifying public assistance.
Incorporates nutrition programs NAP and FDPIR, as well as comparable state-funded food assistance.
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Additional Information
Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2024
Print number: HR 9825
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Process start date: 2024-09-25