HR 5790
Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025
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This bill, the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025, aims to protect Head Start and Early Head Start programs during government shutdowns. If a state, local government, or school district uses their own funds to keep these programs running when federal funding is paused, the bill would require the federal government to reimburse them for those expenses after the shutdown ends. The bill ensures continued access to vital early childhood education services for low-income children during budget uncertainties. It focuses specifically on covering costs incurred during government shutdowns related to Head Start and Early Head Start.
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