HR. 728In Committee
Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025
Expands Head Start eligibility to cover children in families receiving WIC, FDPIR, Section 8, TANF, SSI, SNAP, and similar state food assistance
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands Head Start eligibility to cover children in families receiving WIC, FDPIR, Section 8, TANF, SSI, SNAP, and similar state food assistance
Key points
- Authorize eligibility for TANF families
- Authorize eligibility for SNAP families
- Expand Head Start eligibility
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-24 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedChild healthChild safety and welfareFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefLow- and moderate-income housingNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistance