What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4550.
Head Start Reform: Block Grants to States for Low-Income Prekindergarten Education
This Act amends the Head Start program, shifting it to a block grant system for states and Indian tribes to fund prekindergarten education for low-income children. Parents gain flexibility as states may establish portable voucher systems or Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to cover private prekindergarten expenses. The program is authorized to receive over $10.6 billion annually through 2034, but grant recipients must provide a 20% non-Federal matching fund.
Key points
Funding Transformation: Federal Head Start funds will be distributed as block grants to states and Indian tribes for prekindergarten education programs.
Increased Parental Choice: States can use funds to establish voucher systems or Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), allowing parents to pay for private prekindergarten programs.
Matching Funds Requirement: Grant recipients must provide non-Federal matching funds equal to 20% of the grant amount.
Focus on Low-Income Children: The program targets children aged 3, 4, or 5 from families with incomes below 100% of the federal poverty line.
Status:
Expired
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