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By Denisha Jones, Ph.D., J.D.

Pennsylvania House passes bill to fund Head Start programs

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on July 7 passed a bill that will continue to fund the state’s Pre-K Counts program even if federal Head Start funding is eliminated.

A woman pushes a young boy on a swing at a playground under a clear sky, with empty swings and a building in the background.

By Denisha Jones, Ph.D., J.D.

Debunking Myths About Head Start: How the Program Promotes Opportunity and Strengthens Families, Communities, and Economies

Decades of research illustrate Head Start’s effectiveness and its ability to meet the unique needs of local communities—along with the crucial role it plays in state and local economies.

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