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Jun 24, 2004To improve early learning opportunities and promote preparedness by increasing the availability of Head Start programs, to increase the availability and affordability of quality child care, to reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, to facilitate parental involvement, and for other purposes.
Summary
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Right Start Act of 2003 - Extends and increases authorizations of appropriations for: (1) the Head Start Act; (2) State entitlements to funding for child care, under Social Security Act (SSA) provisions for block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF); and (3) services to low-income families through the social services block grant under SSA. Increases set-aside...
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Introduced(6/5/03)
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Passed
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Law
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RD
Ms. DeLauro
House (D) Connecticut – 3
Cosponsors (8)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Jun 24, 2004