H.R.1429 - Improving Head Start Act of 2007

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. view all titles (6)

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  • Short: Improving Head Start Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Official: To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Improving Head Start Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Improving Head Start Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Head Start for School Readiness Act as passed senate.
  • Short: Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 as enacted.

12/27/07
Head Start offers an early chance

12 in the Oval Office, HR 1429, the "Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007" bill to reauthorize Head Start, was signed into law by President ...

Source: Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS
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12/04/07
Congress Enacts Bill to Enhance Head Start Program

Washington, DC - Today, the Congress held a congressional enrollment ceremony for HR 1429, the bipartisan Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act, ...

Source: Imperial Valley News, CA
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11/19/07
Jim Moran's News Commentary

Last week the Democratic-led Congress passed HR 1429, the "Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act," legislation which increases the federal ...

Source: Falls Church News Press, VA
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11/17/07
MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL CONTROL

By Dennis L. Cuddy, Ph.D. On November 14, 2007 the US House of Representatives and Senate voted for HR 1429, Head Start reauthorization. ...

Source: NewsWithViews.com, OR
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11/14/07
Rahall Hails Reauthorization of Head Start Program

HR 1429, the Conference Report on the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007, will reauthorize and expand the successful Head Start Program ...

Source: HNN Huntingtonnews.net,  USA
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11/13/07
Pelosi: Head Start Bill Will Ensure More Children Arrive at School ...

... afternoon after the House voted 381 to 36 to pass the joint House-Senate conference report on HR 1429, Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act, ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
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11/13/07
Wilson Talks About Head Start

... issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved the Conference Report on HR 1429, the Improving Head Start for School ...

Source: Campaigns & Elections (press release)
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11/13/07
mckeon praises Head Start reform bill

In addition, HR-1429 will establish a greater role for states, local school districts and parents while expanding the reach of the program to better serve ...

Source: Victorville Daily Press, CA
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11/13/07
Corker Votes For Head Start Reauthorization Bill

The conference report to accompany HR 1429, the Improving Head Start Readiness Act of 2007, must now go to the President for signature.

Source: PR Newswire (press release)
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11/06/07
Heller Appointed to Head Start Conference Committee

US Congressman Dean Heller, R-Nev., was appointed to the Conference Committee on the Improving Head Start Act (HR 1429). Heller, a member of the House ...

Source: Nevada Appeal, NV
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06/20/07
NHSA Urges Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to Approve Head ...

Last month, the House of Representatives approved HR 1429, The Improving Head Start Act of 2007, by a vote of 365 to 48. This bill authorized a $461 million ...

Source: Tanasi Journal, TN
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06/17/07
NHSA Urges Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to Approve Head ...

Last month, the House of Representatives approved HR 1429, The Improving Head Start Act of 2007, by a vote of 365 to 48. This bill authorized a $461 million ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
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06/17/07
NHSA Urges Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to Approve Head ...

Last month, the House of Representatives approved HR 1429, The Improving Head Start Act of 2007, by a vote of 365 to 48. This bill authorized a $461 million ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
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05/03/07
House Head Start Reauthorization Vote Lauded by National Head ...

NHSA President and CEO Sarah Greene declared: "This legislation is a major improvement over previous bills, and we are glad that HR 1429 moves Head Start in ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
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05/02/07
US House Passes Head Start Bill, Snubs Faith-Based Groups

HR 1429, which passed 365-48, approves $7.4 billion for the next fiscal year, increases enrollment, boosts salaries and expands services. ...

Source: CitizenLink, CO
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05/02/07
House Head Start Reauthorization Vote Lauded by National Head ...

NHSA President and CEO Sarah Greene declared: "This legislation is a major improvement over previous bills, and we are glad that HR 1429 moves Head Start in ...

Source: Congressional Quarterly
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05/02/07
Loebsack: Loebsack Votes To Help More Children Arrive At ...

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) voted for HR 1429, Improving Head Start Act of 2007. As a member of the Education and Labor ...

Source: IowaPolitics.com (press Release), IA
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05/02/07
ACLU Applauds Congress’ Vote For Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union today praised the House for standing for religious freedom during its vote of HR 1429, the "Improving Head ...

Source: ACLU (press release), NY
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05/01/07
Faith-Based Hiring Language Out of Bill Reauthorizing Head Start ...

The vote to reauthorize the Head Start program (HR 1429) will be done under a structured rule, leaving a dozen amendments open for floor debate. ...

Source: Congressional Quarterly, DC
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04/22/07
NAACP–Supported Head Start Reauthorization Threatened by Provision ...

Because Head Start has proven to be so successful in helping millions of American children and families, the NAACP strongly supports HR 1429, the Improving ...

Source: NAACP (press release), MD
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