Expanding Head Start: Better Wages, Mental Health Support, and Extended Hours
This bill significantly increases funding for Head Start to provide full-year services, improve staff salaries to at least $60,000, and expand eligibility for more families. It also introduces strict rules on student discipline, enhances mental health support for children and staff, and promotes Native American language preservation.
Key points
Sets a minimum annual base salary of $60,000 for staff and improves health benefits to address workforce shortages.
Expands program hours to a full calendar year and full working day to better support working parents.
Broadens eligibility to include families earning up to 60% of the state median income and those receiving SNAP or housing aid.
Mandates mental health screenings and prohibits harmful disciplinary practices like seclusion and chemical restraint.
Status:
Introduced
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