H.R. 5790

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To require the reimbursement of State governments, local governments, and school districts by the Government for funds used by them to maintain participation in Head Start and Early Head Start during a Government shutdown.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · October 17, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Waters · Committee: Committee on Education and Workforce

Table of contents

• SEC. 1. Short title
• SEC. 2. Reimbursement of State and local funds used to maintain participation in the head start program, and the early head start program, during lapse in appropriations for such programs in a Government shutdown

SEC. 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025".

SEC. 2. Reimbursement of State and local funds used to maintain participation in the head start program, and the early head start program, during lapse in appropriations for such programs in a Government shutdown

A State, local government, or school district that uses its funds to maintain participation in the head start program, or the early head start program, under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) during any period of a Government shutdown in which there is a lapse in Federal appropriations for such program shall be entitled to reimbursement of such funds by the Government after the end of such shutdown.