Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4318

Federal Work-Study: Expanding Jobs to Early Childhood Education

Head Start for Our Future Act

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This bill would update the Federal Work-Study program to include jobs in childcare and early childhood education. This program currently helps college students pay for school by giving them part-time jobs, often on campus or in community service roles.
If passed, students could earn their financial aid by working at Head Start or Early Head Start centers. These are government-funded programs that provide free preschool and support services to children from low-income families.
This change aims to help college students who want to become teachers or childcare workers get real-world experience while they are still in school. It also helps local childcare centers find more staff to help look after and teach young children.
The bill was introduced by a group of both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. It does not create a new program but simply expands the types of jobs that already count as "community service" for students receiving federal aid.

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Jul 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jul 10, 2025

Introduced in House

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Head Start for Our Future Act

Jun 25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Head Start for Our Future Act

Bill NumberHR 4318

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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