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Support Head Start Programs in Boston

Last activity August 27, 2026 (23 days ago)

  1. Introduced

    August 24, 2026

  2. In committee

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City of Boston Council approved a resolution recognizing the importance of Head Start and Early Head Start programs for low-income families and young children. It notes federal standards and potential changes from a federal NPRM, and urges public comment to preserve quality teaching, health, nutrition, and family supports in Boston Head Start operations.

Affects low-income families and children

Filed by Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, and Brian Worrell

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Official title

Resolution in support of Head Start and Early Head Start and the importance of their programs in the City of Boston.

Timeline

  1. August 26, 2026

    The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    City Council

    On motion of Councilors Worrell and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Watch the meeting City video Minutes, August 26, 2026