House Approves Expanded Head Start ; Faith-Based Programs Contested
The Washington Times › May 03, 2007
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The House yesterday renewed and expanded the Head Start program for preschoolers, despite squabbling about student tests, the role of faith-based providers and whether states should have more control.
The bill, approved by a 365-48 vote, aims to improve the 42-year- old program by increasing competition among providers, boosting funding in order to serve more youngsters and requiring more highly qualified teachers.See the full content of this document
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House Approves Expanded Head Start ; Faith-Based Programs Contested
Senate Democrats hope to introduce their own Head Start bill in the next few weeks.
The House bill "is a major revamping of the Head Start program," said Rep....See the full content of this document
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