HF1002
Head Start funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF1013
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
Provide funding for the Head Start program as part of Minnesota’s early childhood initiatives.
Main Provisions
- Appropriates $15,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of children, youth, and families for the Head Start program.
- Appropriates $15,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the same recipient for the Head Start program.
- The appropriations are made under Minnesota Statutes section 142D.12.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No changes to the statutory program details are stated. The bill creates new funding levels for Head Start by directing general fund appropriations to the commissioner of children, youth, and families for the Head Start program, under the authority of Minnesota Statutes section 142D.12.
Fiscal Impact
- Total new funding: $30,000,000 over two years ($15 million in FY 2026 + $15 million in FY 2027).
Relevant Terms - Head Start program - early childhood - general fund - commissioner of children, youth and families - Minnesota Statutes section 142D.12 - fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) - fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) - appropriation
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Children and Families Finance and Policy | |
| February 20, 2025 | House | Action | Authors added | ||
| April 10, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
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Progress through the legislative process
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