Universal Head Start and Early Head Start Act aims to expand access to these programs for eligible families in South Carolina.

The Universal Head Start and Early Head Start Act seeks to make evidence-based Head Start and Early Head Start programs universally available to eligible families in South Carolina. The Office of First Steps to School Readiness is tasked with creating a plan to achieve this goal, targeting at least a twenty percent annual increase in participation. The plan may include proposals for federal and foundation-grant funding, "Pay for Success" social impact bonds, and other identified programs.

Universal Head Start and Early Head Start Act aims to expand access to these programs for eligible families in South Carolina.

The Universal Head Start and Early Head Start Act seeks to make evidence-based Head Start and Early Head Start programs universally available to eligible families in South Carolina. The Office of First Steps to School Readiness is tasked with creating a plan to achieve this goal, targeting at least a twenty percent annual increase in participation. The plan may include proposals for federal and foundation-grant funding, "Pay for Success" social impact bonds, and other identified programs.