California recognizes May 2025 as Head Start Month and urges federal funding protection.

This resolution recognizes May 2025 as Head Start Month and calls on Congress and the President to protect and increase funding for Head Start. Head Start, founded in 1965, has served over 40 million children, providing early childhood education and family support services. The program benefits children by improving school completion rates and reducing future remedial costs. In 2024, Head Start served 80,345 California children and employed 26,681 Californians with nearly $1.5 billion in federal funding. The resolution highlights the program's importance and the need to safeguard its future.

California recognizes May 2025 as Head Start Month and urges federal funding protection.

This resolution recognizes May 2025 as Head Start Month and calls on Congress and the President to protect and increase funding for Head Start. Head Start, founded in 1965, has served over 40 million children, providing early childhood education and family support services. The program benefits children by improving school completion rates and reducing future remedial costs. In 2024, Head Start served 80,345 California children and employed 26,681 Californians with nearly $1.5 billion in federal funding. The resolution highlights the program's importance and the need to safeguard its future.