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US HR8877

US HR8877
Jumpstart for Head Start Act of 2020


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Introduced
12/04/2020
In Committee
12/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Provides FY2021 supplemental appropriations to Head Start agencies based on their enrollment.

AI Summary

This bill, the Jumpstart for Head Start Act of 2020, provides $1.7 billion in supplemental funding for the Head Start program for the fiscal year 2021. The funding will be allocated to Head Start agencies based on their enrollment, with the amount each agency receives proportional to the number of enrolled children it serves compared to all Head Start agencies. The funds appropriated by this bill will not be included in the calculation of the base grant in subsequent fiscal years and will not be subject to the allocation requirements of the existing Head Start Act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (on 12/04/2020)

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