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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to early childhood; providing funding for Head Start; appropriating money.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates a total of $30 million specifically for the Head Start program over two fiscal years, with $15 million allocated in fiscal year 2026 and another $15 million in fiscal year 2027. The funding will come from the state's general fund and will be administered by the commissioner of children, youth, and families. Head Start is a federal program designed to provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families, and this bill ensures additional state-level financial support for the program in Minnesota. By dedicating these funds to Head Start under Minnesota Statutes section 142D.12, the bill aims to enhance early childhood educational opportunities and support for families in the state.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Kim Hicks (D)*,
Nathan Coulter (D),
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D),
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D),
María Isa Pérez-Vega (D),
Samantha Sencer-Mura (D),
Bianca Virnig (D),
Last Action
Author added Hemmingsen-Jaeger (on 04/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1002&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1002&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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