HR 2217 · 101th Congress · Education

Head Start Improvement Amendments of 1989

Introduced 1989-05-03· Sponsored by Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.(1989-06-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Head Start Improvement Amendments of 1989 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that all Head Start programs should provide, as authorized by the Head Start Act, more than one year of Head Start services to children from age three to the age of compulsory school attendance in the State where the program is located. Amends the Head Start Act to define "full-working-day" as at least six hours per day. Requires each Head Start agency to provide full-working-day Head Start services throughout the year (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and applicable legal public holidays). Authorizes appropriations under the Head Start Act from FY 1990 through 1994.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans