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SB2938: Head Start for Our Future Act

: Kirsten Gillibrand (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 27, 2023
Education
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program, and for other purposes.

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This bill would change the Federal work-study program, which helps college students earn money while studying, to include child development and early learning as approved community service jobs. Students could work at childcare centers or early learning programs instead of only traditional campus or community jobs. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, a major federal law governing college aid and programs. It was introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for debate.

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